Labrador Silver Pearl
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Colour |
Blue |
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Type |
Granite |
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Origin |
Norway |
The Labrador Silver Pearl is one of the finest, brightest, and most versatile variants of the famous Norwegian larvikite/granite family, mined in historic quarries in the Larvik region of Norway. Recognized in interior architecture and contemporary furniture for its sober and sophisticated aesthetics, it owes its name to the prevalence of silvery metallic reflections that illuminate its rock matrix.
Visually, it is distinguished by a bright and homogeneous background matrix in shades of silver gray, smoky gray and steel gray, finely enriched by a dense distribution of iridescent feldspathic crystals in shades of sapphire blue, aviation blue, pearl and platinum reflections. The optical effect of labradorescence gives the surface a constant and delicate visual dynamism under direct light, while maintaining an elegant and discreet overall tone.
Geologically it is an intrusive magmatic rock (larvikite / monzonite) with a predominantly silicate composition (ternary feldspars and plagioclase). As a strictly silicate matrix material with no carbonate components, it does not react to food or household 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), exceptional resistance to abrasion, scratches, intense trampling and thermal shock, combined with an extremely low liquid absorption rate and total frost resistance.
– luxury kitchen tops and countertops: ideal choice for kitchen tops, islands, and bar counters thanks to their total resistance to food acids, nicks, and direct heat.
– high-traffic flooring and siding: Perfect for interior and exterior flooring, executive lobbies, shopping malls, stairways, and high-stress ventilated facades.
– bathroom and vanity top rooms: widely used for vanity tops, shower walls, and wall coverings, where silvery hues convey a sense of cleanliness, breadth, and brightness.
– furnishing elements and civil architecture: excellent for the creation of reception desks, tables, consoles, curbs and high-quality external finishes.
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