Knife block made of Labrador Blu Pearl | Big Diamond Cut

Details

Knife block made of Labrador Blue Pearl Big Diamond Cut, with two holes for wooden spoons. Special feature: front is convex (curved outwards).

Labrador Blue Pearl belongs to the syenite category . These natural stones have a close connection with plutonites, the plutonic rocks, and are therefore also known as the syenite/monzonite family. These very beautiful stones have a high proportion of feldspars, but contain relatively little quartz. As a natural stone, its shimmering effects create a very elegant ambience in the home. Even in ancient Egypt, labradorite was used for artistic statues and in magnificent interiors.

Type of rock: Syenite/ Larvikite

Age: Permian (258.9- 251.9 million years)

Rock group: Plutonic rock

Appearance: Interference colors, changing according to lighting and directions, blue-gray, medium to coarse grain

Location: Twedalen/ Larvik, Norway

Acid resistance: The stone is resistant to acid attacks within normal limits.

Technical data: Labrador Blue Pearl

Bulk density: 2.77 t/m³

Compressive strength: 166-277 MPa

Bending strength: 12.0-14.5 MPa

Water absorption: 0.09% by weight

Frost resistance: Frost resistant