Lundhs Emerald - Worktops
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QA Certificate
Certificate type
Natural stone for interior and exterior surfaces.
Application
Suitable choice for both interior and exterior surfaces. Worksurfaces for kitchen and bath, interior decoration, tiles for walls and flooring, cladding/ facade, stairs, outdoor areas, commercial applications, high traffic flooring areas, spa area and swimming pools.
Description
Lundhs Emeralds is from Larvikite/ Monzonite type of stone. The darkest stone in Lundhs' portfolio, it has a beautiful dark background with lustrous blue crystals. Petrographic composition include the following, Feltspar: 83.5%, Pyroxene: 3.5%, Amphibole: 4.5%, Opagues (magnetite, ilmenite): 3%, Biotite: 1.5%, Olivine: 2.5%, Apatite: 1%.
Features and benefits:
- 100% natural.
- Surface resistance to dry heat up to 300ºC.
- Ultra-high density provides a resistance to stain.
- Naturally scratch-resistant.
- UV resistant.
- Water resistant.
- Frost resistant.
- Abrasion resistant.
- Easy to maintain.
- FIRA International Limited approved and SINTEF heat test approved.
General information
Color | Blue Black |
Finish | Polished Silk Guidance for specification option: Silk / leather. Honed Flamed Waterstruck |
Material | Stone Guidance for specification option: Natural stone. |
Shape | Other |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | N10/125 Desks and tables N10/200 Worktops N11/340 Worktops N10/15 Desks and tables N11/20 Worktops N10/10 Purpose-made |
Specification data - Worktops
Standard | Durability to BS 6222-3. |
Material | Solid stone.Guidance for specification option: Rock type: Larvikite. |
Dimensions | |
Thickness | 32 mm.Guidance for specification option: Polished. 22 mm.Guidance for specification option: Silk. |
Apparent density | To EN 1936, 2699 kg/m³. Guidance for specification option: Test surface: Sawn. |
Porosity | To EN 1936, 0.45%. Guidance for specification option: Test surface: Sawn. Manufacturer guidanceOpen porosity. |
Water absorption | To EN 13755, 0.16% weight. Guidance for specification option: Test surface: Sawn. |
Slip resistance | To EN 14231, 59 SRV (dry); 8 SRV (wet). Guidance for specification option: Test surface: Polished. To EN 14231, 53 SRV (dry); 11 SRV (wet). Guidance for specification option: Test surface: Honed. To EN 14231, 56 SRV (dry); 13 SRV (wet). Guidance for specification option: Test surface: Silk/Leather. Manufacturer guidanceNS-EN 14231. |
Abrasion resistance | To EN 14157 (A), 17.5 mm. Guidance for specification option: Test surface: Sawn. Manufacturer guidanceCapon, wide wheel. |
Sound | To EN 14579, 5723 m/s. Guidance for specification option: Test surface: Sawn. Manufacturer guidanceSound velocity. |
Breaking load | To EN 13364, 4478 N. Guidance for specification option: Test surface: Sawn. Manufacturer guidanceAt dowel holes. |
Modulus rupture | To EN 14158, 5.8 J. Guidance for specification option: Test surface: Sawn. Manufacturer guidanceRupture energy. |
CompressiveStrength | To EN 1926, 174.8 MPa. Guidance for specification option: Test surface: Sawn. |
Flexural strength | To EN 12372, 12.5 MPa. Guidance for specification option: Test surface: Sawn. |
Resistance | 5 (max value). Guidance for specification option: 300ºC, wet heat. NS-EN 12721. 300ºC, dry heat. NS-EN 12722. Test surface: Polished 32 mm. Manufacturer guidanceHeat resistance. |
Surface finish | Polished. Silk / leather. Honed. Waterjet. Flamed. |
Sustainability data
Country of material origin | Norway |
Country of product manufacture | Norway |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 0 % |
Third party certifications
Literature
Lundhs Real Stone - Kitchen worktops
Lundhs Real Stone magazine - stone for the home
Lundhs Real stone - Surface resistance to dry and wet heat
Natural Stone from Lundhs
Technical Data Sheet, Lundhs Emerald EN Standard
Case studies
A Farmers Kitchen
Modern Simplicity