Margra Sandstone

Himachal Green Slate

Himachal Green slate / quartzite is a medium grained hard slate / quartzite obtained right from the Himalayas characterized by silvery grey-green coloring. It has silvery shine throughout the surface. The natural split surface is extremely even. Himachal Green slate / quartzite is also used to make roofing tiles. This is a frost resistant slate / quartzite. The Himachal Green Slate Stones range is characterized with well-marked splittable cleavages with or without developed recrystallization and spots/knots of other minerals. Himachal Green slate / quartzite is compact and less homogenous displaying varying textures and shades. Honed / Polished Himachal Green Slate / quartzite displays excellent patterns & layers of mica and quartz on the surface. This stone can be used in any application. Even though it is honed / polished it does not become slippery when wet thus making it an excellent choice for small swimming pools and bathroom.

Himachal Green slate / quartzite is available in many surfaces like, Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). Also it is available in a combination of surfaces like honed and then sandblasted. Sizes, thickness, Edges and surface can be customized.

Specification

ClassificationSlate
Quarry DepositLayered
Quarry ExcavationHand Split Layers
Chisel SplittingPossible
Gang Saw SawingNot Possible
Offered InTiles, Slabs, Cut to size pavements, Flags
 
Both Faces NaturalOne Face Natural & One Face Calli-
berated
One Face Calli-
berated & One Face Honed
Standared DimensionsOnly in Higher Thickness
Tailor-Made SpecificationsPossible
Carved ArticlesNot Possible
Recommended ApplicationsInteriors and Exteriors
SuitabilityMedium to Low Traffic
ConsistencyMulticolour
FragilitySound
Delivery2 to 3 weeks