Blue Pearl GT Granite From Norway

Blue Pearl GT Granite From Norway

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Synonyms: Blue Labrador Hell, Blue Perl, Bluepearl, GA 601, Labrador Azzurro, Labrador Azzurro Blue Pearl, Labrador Blau, Labrador Bleu, Labrador Blue Pearl, Labrador Chiaro, Labrador Claro, Labrador Hell, Ljus Labrador, Perla Azurro, Stalaker

Origin: Norway, Tvedalen, Larvik (Vestfold)

Technical and physical characteristics
Bulk density: 2,68 - 2,73 kg/dm³
Bending strength: 12,26 - 24,5 N/mm²
Compression breaking load: 143 - 196 N/mm²
Water absorption: 0,12 - 0,20 weight-%
Frost resistant
Polish constant

This stone internationally may be nominated as a granite however in the area of application of the European Standard (EN) this stone must be nominated as syenite.

A coarse-grained, dark blue iridescent syenite (larvikite).

Syenite: Syenite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock of the same general composition as granite but with the quartz either absent or present in relatively small amounts (<5%).

Local Geology: Lundhs Labrador Blue Pearl GT quarry with a good potential for further development.

Comment: The crystals of Blue Pearl GT are dark with a shimmering iridescence. GT is famous and sought after by the granite industry around the world. Capacity: 3500 – 5000 cubic metres per year.

Blue Pearl GT Quarry (photo courtesy of Lundhs Labrador AS)