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Bush-hammered lava stone slab
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- Origin: genuine lava stone from Mount Etna, Sicily.
- Finish: bush-hammered (bocciardata) – crisp, pitted texture for excellent slip resistance.
- Performance: extremely durable; naturally heat, UV and frost resistant.
- Use: outdoor paving, steps and ramps, pool surrounds, terraces, public spaces, facades & rustic interiors.
- Cut-to-size: made to order with custom thickness, edges and special pieces.
- Easy care: seal on installation; clean with pH-neutral products.
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Bush-Hammered Etna Lava Stone Slab – Volcanic Basalt from Sicily
Carved from authentic pietra lavica and finished by artisans on the slopes of Mount Etna, these slabs feature a bush-hammered surface—thousands of tiny facets that create a rugged, natural relief. The result is a stone that couples dramatic volcanic character with superb traction and long-term durability, perfect for demanding exterior and interior applications.
Why Choose Bush-Hammered Lava Stone
- All-weather endurance: dense basalt stands up to heavy traffic, freeze–thaw cycles, sun and heat.
- Safety underfoot: the textured face offers excellent grip in wet zones and sloped areas.
- Timeless aesthetic: cool charcoal grey with mineral flecks and a tactile, low-gloss appearance.
- Low maintenance: simply seal after installation and clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner.
Cut-to-Size Manufacturing
- Produced to your exact dimensions from drawings or templates.
- Typical thickness: 30–50 mm for exterior/heavy-duty areas; 20–30 mm for selected interiors.
- Edge details: straight, bevel, pencil round, bullnose; mitred returns and special pieces (treads/risers, coping, skirtings).
- Combine with honed, brushed or polished lava stone for accent bands and step nosings.
Suggested Applications
- Terraces, courtyards, pool surrounds and garden paths.
- Stair treads & ramps, thresholds and public plazas.
- Exterior wall cladding, landscape features and rustic interior floors.
Installation & Care
- Use professional adhesives/mortars suitable for natural stone; respect expansion/movement joints.
- Seal on installation and re-seal periodically to enhance stain resistance.
- Avoid acidic or abrasive cleaners; choose mild, pH-neutral products.
As a natural material from Mount Etna, tone and mineral distribution vary—each slab is one of a kind.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Bulk specific gravity: 2.795 Kg/mc
Water absorption value: 10,20 %
Compression breaking load: 113,4Mpa
Elastic tangent modulus: 25,032MPa
Elastic secant modulus: 18,347 MPA
Breaking load due to indirect traction by means of bending: 10,7 MPa
Wear due to sliding friction: abrasion coefficient in Tribometer: 4,37 mm
Resistance to breakage on impact (minimum fall height): 63 cm
Knoop micro hardness: 4825 MPa
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Average volume weight - 2.658 gr/cmc
Actual specific weight - 2.856 gr/cmc
Porosity - 6.93%
Average compression strength - 1642 kg/cmq
Frost shattering - 1930 kg/cmq
Resistance to wear - 0.64
Shattering coefficient - 115.8
Resistance to bending - 167.2 kg/cmq
Total breaking load - 0.275 mm
- Origin: genuine lava stone from Mount Etna, Sicily.
- Finish: bush-hammered (bocciardata) – crisp, pitted texture for excellent slip resistance.
- Performance: extremely durable; naturally heat, UV and frost resistant.
- Use: outdoor paving, steps and ramps, pool surrounds, terraces, public spaces, facades & rustic interiors.
- Cut-to-size: made to order with custom thickness, edges and special pieces.
- Easy care: seal on installation; clean with pH-neutral products.
Bush-hammered lava stone slab
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