Volcanic Rock Countertops

Volcanic rocks are named according to both their chemical composition and texture.

Volcanic rock countertops.

If so then our countertop spotlight series will help you. Rhyolite has silica content similar to that of granite while basalt is compositionally equal to gabbro intermediate volcanic rocks include andesite dacite trachyte and latite. Lava stone can withstand high temperatures offers even heat distribution and can be glazed which sets it apart from other stone countertops. Basalt is a very common volcanic rock with low silica content.

A new type of countertop material volcanic lava stone is extracted by hand from open air quarries usually in auvergne france then cut into slabs glazed with enamel and fired in a kiln at 1300 degrees. It also called nero volcano granite. The lava stone rock is a one type of basalt stone. This stone is especially good for countertops mosaic exterior interior wall and floor applications fountains pool and wall capping stairs window sills and other design projects.

Lava stone is a natural volcanic rock that is quarried cut into slabs topped with an enamel glaze and fired at a very high heat. Volcanic rock lg viatera quartz is ideal for kitchen countertops bathroom vanities bar tops accent walls and more. These countertops are literally made from lava stone quarried from the site of ancient volcano eruptions. Volcano granite can be processed into polished sawn cut sanded rockfaced sandblasted.

What are lava countertops. It is a new type of functional environmental protection material which is a very precious porous stone formed after the eruption of volcano the volcanic lava rocks are rich in dozens of minerals such as sodium magnesium aluminum silicon calcium manganese iron phosphorus nickel cobalt etc the volcanic lava rocks are evenly filled. Rhyolite is a volcanic rock with high silica content. Never before has it been this easy or economical to add the functionality and visual appeal of real premium stone to all kinds of surfaces without the need for careful artistic skill.

It can even be used in exterior sidewalk applications. The fact that it s volcanic lends it a toughness. Volcanic rock may not be in stock. Our availability changes often but many stones can be ordered.

Today we look at lava stone countertops. An igneous volcanic rock used in architecture since the roman era basalt is durable like granite with similar features to limestone. Please visit our showroom in bedford heights. Lava rock has a deep warm gray base with umber and golden veining with a mingling of dark to light medium to small particles for a complex earthy rustic effect was.

With its beautiful neutral tones basalt is an excellent choice for interior or exterior countertop material and can be used in full sun applications.