Arktinen Vaalea quartzite – polished sample photo 1

Arktinen Vaalea quartzite polished sample – Marmi di Carrara – beige (1) — Arktinen Vaalea quartzite – polished sample photo 1. Photo © Marmi di Carrara srl.

About this photo

This photograph shows a polished sample in Arktinen Vaalea, a quartzite from Finland. The dominant tones measured on the image are beige (100%). Arktinen Vaalea belongs to the quartzite family; typical uses are kitchen worktops, feature walls, flooring, exterior cladding.

Dominant tones

beige 100%

Tones are measured automatically on the photograph; light and screen settings change how a stone looks. Ask for current photos of the lot before deciding.

About Arktinen Vaalea

Arktinen Vaalea is a beige quartzite from Finland. Petrographically it is classified as quartzite. Texture: fine. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: polished, honed, leathered. Recommended applications: suitable for interior and exterior applications.

Technical sheet

Indicative price	from € 80/m² · polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded
Material	Arktinen Vaalea
Stone family	Quartzite
Origin	Finland
Base colour	Beige & Cream
Formats available	Blocks, slabs 2 cm and 3 cm, tiles, cut-to-size
Typical finishes	Polished, honed, leathered
Typical uses	Kitchen worktops, feature walls, flooring, exterior cladding
Bulk density (EN 1936)	2,600–2,750 kg/m³
Water absorption (EN 13755)	0.1–0.5 %
Compressive strength (EN 1926)	120–300 MPa
Flexural strength (EN 12372)	10–30 MPa
Mohs hardness	7
Weight of a 2 cm slab	about 54 kg/m²
Photo shows	Polished sample
Image size	1200 × 900 px

Density, absorption and strength are indicative ranges for the stone family, not test results of this block. Certified values for a specific lot are provided with the offer.

Catalogue data

Trade classification	Other
Petrographic classification	Quartzite
Texture and grain	fine
Recommended applications	Suitable for interior and exterior applications

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Where to use Arktinen Vaalea

Interior floors	Excellent
Wall cladding	Excellent
Kitchen worktops	Excellent
Bathrooms and wet areas	Excellent
Exterior paving and façades	Excellent
Frost exposure	Excellent
Back-lighting	Limited

General guidance for the quartzite family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Arktinen Vaalea are confirmed on your project.

Weights

Thickness (mm)	about 27 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 54 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 81 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 108 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 135 kg/m²
Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm	about 292 kg
Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm	about 437 kg
20-foot container (about 27 t)	about 500 m² of 2 cm slabs

Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.

Questions and answers

What is Arktinen Vaalea used for?

Arktinen Vaalea is a quartzite from Finland. Typical uses are kitchen worktops, feature walls, flooring, exterior cladding.

Which finishes are available for Arktinen Vaalea?

The usual finishes for this stone family are polished, honed, leathered. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.

How much does Arktinen Vaalea weigh?

About 54 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 81 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.

How do I look after Arktinen Vaalea?

Water and a neutral detergent; sealing is recommended on light colours and textured finishes.

Can I buy the slab shown in this photo?

Natural stone changes from block to block. Send us this photo with the form: we check the lots available now in our warehouse and reply with current photos, sizes and price.