Olive Green
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Colour |
Green |
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Granite |
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Origin |
South Africa |
Olive Green is the historic and famous natural green granite quarried in the stone basins of South Africa (in the Springbok region, Namaqualand, Northern Cape province). Recognized for decades in international architecture and large-scale civil construction for its extraordinary compactness, stability, and structural strength, it represents one of the reference silicate materials for very high-traffic and intensive-use applications.
Visually, it is distinguished by an intense, dark and homogeneous background matrix in shades of olive green, pine green and dark sage green, characterised by a medium-fine texture rich in microcrystals in shades of anthracite grey, smoky black, bronze, dark feldspars and subtle micaceous reflections.
Geologically it is classified as a charnockite/silicate granitoid gneiss with a predominantly silicate composition (rich in feldspars, quartz, pyroxenes, biotite and epidote/chlorite, which give the typical olive green hues). Since it is a strictly silicate matrix material and completely free of carbonate components, it does not react to food or household chemical acids (such as lemon, vinegar, wine, juices or common detergents) and is not subject to acid attack opacification. It has a very high hardness (Mohs scale 6–7), a notable resistance to compression (~185–188 MPa), scratches, intense trampling and heat. It enjoys total frostiness and an extremely low water absorption rate (~0.15%).
– heavy-duty kitchen tops and countertops: a first-class choice for kitchen tops, islands, and bar counters thanks to their absolute immunity to food acids, scratches, and high temperatures.
– high-traffic paving and cladding: ideal for civil and industrial paving, airport lobbies, stations, shopping malls, and outdoor walkways subjected to severe frost.
– ventilated facades and urban architecture: widely used for facade cladding, skirting, external walls and monuments thanks to its total inalterability to UV rays and atmospheric agents.
– bathroom and SPA environments: perfect for vanity tops, shower trays and wall coverings, infusing a solid, clean and relaxing atmosphere.
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