Technical record
The published figures, and where they disagree
These are the figures published for the material, tested to EN standards. They are not a supplier's description of a block.
What this stone asks of you
- A heavily brecciated structure. The stone can be brittle along the white calcite fault lines, so edge profiling needs care at the corners, and slabs normally arrive resin-backed.
- The block carries naturally formed cracks. If they are not repaired during processing, the finished piece is imperfect - so the question of whether a crack can be avoided has to be asked before the size is fixed.
- Within one block the slabs differ from each other in colour distribution and in the movement of the grain. Two blocks do not carry the same yellow. Slab grouping is a decision, not an afterthought.
- Calcite 95-98%. The stone is acid-sensitive: food, drinks and cleaners etch it and dull it. A penetrating sealer reduces absorption and does not make it acid-proof.
- Traditionally an indoor stone. The visible fracture structure is the reason it does not belong in a heavily trafficked exterior position.
Keeping it
- Clean with a pH-neutral cleaner made for marble, on a soft cloth, sponge or non-abrasive mop. Avoid vinegar, lemon-based cleaners, acidic descalers and abrasive compounds.
- Seal after installation and re-seal on a 6-12 month cycle, depending on the finish, the application and the condition of the stone.
- On a polished floor, directional lighting makes etching and residue more visible. Entry protection and steady routine cleaning do more for the surface than aggressive periodic stripping.
- Furniture feet get felt pads. Cutting boards and coasters go on the counter. Spills are blotted, not wiped.