Nordic Sunset

Garnet amphibolite "Nigrozero"
Type of natural stone: garnet amphibolite
The commercial name of "Tundra" (better known abroad under the name "Nordic Sunset")
Geological age: 3200 Ma
Annual production of commercial units: up to 3,000 m3 (seasonal production)
The field Nigrozero
Location: Russia, the Republic of Karelia, Louhi district, settlement. Chupa, 50 km to the w / e Art. Chupa

The average density 3180 kg/m3
Water Absorption 0,22 %
Compressive Strength (dry) 216 MPa
Compressive strength in the saturated state 132 MPa
frost-resistance F150
0.10 % salt resistance

The mineral composition
Name of mineral units Figures
Hornblende (amphibole), 40%
Plagioclase 28%
Quartz 28%
Pomegranate 15%
Aegirine% 2