Granite (Labradorite)
Labrador Antique Granite
Labrador Antique Granite is a dark brown granite (labradorite-containing stone) with black, hazel, and beige colored spots, decorated with sapphire blue, purple, and green iridescent crystals. It is a coarse-grained anorthosite with a unique compound of clear blue/purple crystals on a brown background. It is known for its high resistance to both staining and scratching.
- Origin
- Norway, Norway
- Quarry
- Norway
- Mohs hardness
- 6-7
- Water absorption
- 0.05% - 0.1% (Natural Stone Interior: 0.05%-0.1%; BS Granite: 0.07%). Considered one of the least porous stones.
- ASTM spec
- ASTM C615 (Standard Specification for Granite Dimension Stone). Compressive strength ASTM C170 34027 Psi (234.61 MPa), Flexural strength ASTM C880 2495 Psi (14.9 MPa).
- Installed price
- $65 - $135 (Some sources indicate $66.97/sq ft installed from CountertopSmart, general granite installed costs of $75-$135/sq ft, and some as low as $43-$140/sq ft for granite. MMG Tile & Stone lists $41.14/sq ft for tiles).
- Slab price
- $35 - $75 (Some sources indicate $35-$75/sq ft for granite slabs, with MMG Tile & Stone listing $41.14/sq ft for tiles. StoneContact mentions it as an expensive coarse-grained natural stone).
- Finishes
- Polished, Leathered, Honed
- Applications
- Countertops, exterior, interior, flooring, kitchen and bathroom projects.
- USA distributors
- HG Stones, MMG Tile & Stone, IGS Countertops, Sognare Tile, Sky Marble & Granite, CountertopSmart.
- Maintenance
- Highly durable and low maintenance. Requires sealing once a year to protect investment. Resistant to scratches, heat, and stains.