Zara Slate Grey Sandstone
Slate Grey primary mining belt is in Bijolia Khurd, Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. Bijolia, located in the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan, India, is a major hub for sandstone mining, specifically known for producing durable and versatile sedimentary stones, including darker shades often referred to in trade as bijolia black sandstone or slate grey sandstone. The area is characterized by vast, sprawling opencast quarries that are part of the Uparmal plateau, stretching into the Bundi and Chittorgarh districts.
Appearance & Texture
- Colour Profile: It typically features charcoal to deep grey and black tones. Some variants may show subtle yellow or brown shading, and the stone appears significantly darker when wet.
- Composition: A fine-grained sedimentary rock, it often contains natural blemishes, veining, and small holes that characterize its natural origin.
- Tactile Feel: In its natural state, it has a gritty, sandpaper-like texture.
Physical Properties
- Durability: Known for being exceptionally sturdy and weather-resistant, making it suitable for high-traffic areas and freeze-thaw climates.
- Workability: Despite its hardness, it has excellent workability, allowing it to be cut into precise slabs, tiles, and custom architectural shapes
Common Finishes
Slate grey sandstone is offered in over ten different finishes to suit various design needs:
- Natural/Riven: Provides a traditional, rustic look with a slip-resistant surface.
- Honed/Polished: Creates a smooth, sophisticated finish for interior flooring or contertops.
- Sandblasted/Shotblasted: Adds a uniform, stippled texture for enhanced grip on outdoor pavements.
- Tumbled: Softens the edges and surface for an "aged" or antique appearance.
Primary Applications
- Exterior: Ideally used for flagstone pavers, swimming pool surroundings, garden pathways, and wall cladding.
- Interior: Popular for modern flooring, fireplace surrounds, bar tops, and kitchen countertops
Other Popular Names:
Dark Grey Sandstone, Slate Grey Indian Sandstone, Slate Gray, Dark Gray Sandstone, Slate Gray Sandstone, Bijolia Black, Kabutri Sandstone, Slatey Grey, Bijoliya Black Sandstone, Bijolia Sandstone Patio Pavers
Country:
India
Mines:
Bijolia
Products available:
- Square Cut Flagstone Pavers
- Indoor Thin Square Cut Flagstone Pavers
- Hand Cut Flagstone Pavers
- Tumbled Square Cut Flagstone Pavers
- Edge Pavers
- 2" Rock Face Coping
- 3" Rockface Coping
- 2" Bullnose Coping
- Rebated Rockface Coping
- Rebated Bullnose Coping
- Rebated Straight Edge Coping
- Risers
- 6" Steps
- 7" Steps
- Fillers / Garden Curbs
- Pillar Caps
- Jumbo Slabs
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Sold as $/pc or $/sqft, taxes extra, FOB Markham, Ontario yard - delivery extra
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