It rates as a 1 3 on the mohs scale.
Brushed cambrian black granite.
Tiles or special sizes may be available upon request.
In this more classic style kitchen a cambrian island with an antiqued finish also called leather or brushed anchors the space.
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It is still soft to the touch but the more exaggerated texture gives the stone a rugged hearty look.
Light scratching will occur with exposure to sand and other abrasives.
Average slab size is 80 x 40 120 x 70.
A solid black with subtle variation cambrian black granite shows off its complexity best with a brushed finish.
It provides just a soft leathery finish.
The quarry is located on the largest shelf of granite in north america near quebec canada.
Because of the brushing process granite countertops with this finish are more porous in comparison to glossy polished granite.
Finish standard finishes are polished honed specialty textured finishes.
Brushed finish cambrian black granite.
A brushed finish has even more texture than a honed finish.
This material has low abrasion resistance.
It s also one of the few black granites that doesn t require any resin or dye making it deal for countless applications.
Cambrian black satin is quarried from a bedrock quarry in canada.
Dimensions as each stone is unique sizes will vary upon availability.
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Cambrian black granite is a medium grained black gabbro of the precambrian period.
This stone internationally may be nominated as a granite but in the area of application of the european standard this stone must be nominated as a gabbro.
A great canadian classic this timeless granite comes from a quarry that is exclusive to polycor.
To create a brushed finish manufacturers gently brush the granite s surface until it becomes textured and appears worn in.
Like a honed finish a brushed finish dilutes the color of the granite.
The cambrian black granite is a fairly hard granite so the brushing doesn t go too deep into the stone.
You will also hear it called an antique finish or a leather finish.
The quarry has the ability to produce a huge amount of material with a consistent grain structure making this granite perfect for large projects as well as for kitchen countertops.
It s all the same.