Verde Argento Gneiss

About
Item Details
- Material Type:
- Gneiss
- Origin:
Italy (Settimo Vittone, Provincia di Torino, Piemonte) - Primary Color(s):
- Green
- Recommended Usage:
- Kitchen and bathroom countertops, monuments, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, waterjet pattern, wall panels, table tops, window sills, balustrades, columns, wall and pool copings, pool pavers, sculptures, fireplaces, pavers, cobbles, curbstone
- Additional Names:
- Montestrutto Gneiss, Verde Agento Gneis, Verde Argentato Gneiss, Argento Verde Gneiss, Gneiss di Montestrutto, Verde Argento Granite, Granito Verde Argento, in China stone market:亚根庭绿(āgēntíng lǜ), Verde Argento Gneiss
- Finished Surface:
- Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Acid Washing,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Testing
- Water Absorption:
- 0.09 By weight-%
- Density:
- 2740 Kg/m³
- Flexural Strength:
- 24.2 MPa
- Compressive Strength:
- 212.0 - 256.0 MPa
Description
Verde Argento Gneiss is a distinguished ortogneiss stone quarried in Settimo Vittone, located in the Provincia di Torino region of Piemonte, Italy. This stone is primarily recognized for its greenish-gray color, which can vary significantly from light green to deep, rich dark green. The color variations are complemented by a unique interplay of shades and patterns, giving it a dynamic appearance.
The stone is known for its natural, subtle veining, often exhibiting contrasting shades that enhance its visual complexity. These patterns can range from fine, delicate streaks to bolder, more irregular formations, making each piece distinct. The texture of Verde Argento Gneiss is fine-grained and durable, which gives it both an aesthetic appeal and practical strength.
This versatile stone is ideal for a range of applications, including flooring, countertops, wall cladding, and architectural accents. Its combination of earthy tones and sophisticated texture allows it to fit well in both modern and traditional interiors, while its resilience makes it suitable for high-traffic areas and outdoor use as well.
Petrographic definition: ortogneiss
Massa Unit Volume: 2740 Kg / m3
Water absorption: 0.09%
Compression breaking load Simple: 256 MPa
Compression breaking load after freezing: 212 MPa
Indirect Tensile Strength by bending: 24,2 MPa
Coefficient corresponding Abrasion (referred to Granite St. Fedelino): 0.46
Source: Archivio Azienda Vuillermin Gualtiero & Figli Snc








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