Emerald Pearl Granite

Blue Granite

Emerald Pearl Granite is a distinctive natural stone found exclusively in the area around Larvik, Norway at one of the oldest quarries around. The quarry is located at Klaastad and has been in operation since 1911!

This coarse grained natural stone has gleaming blue crystals & iridescent flakes spread against a very dark background color.

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Interesting Fact: One of the most prominent uses of Emerald Pearl was at the Gannett/USA Today headquarters in McLean, VA. Eighteen inches deep AND seven feet wide solid stair treads of polished Emerald Pearl were used to create the "Harp Stair".

COMMERCIAL NAME: Emerald Pearl
COUNTRY: NORWAY- Vestfold(Larvik region)
COLOR: Blue-green
WATER ABSORPTION: 0.16%
HARDNESS: Not Available
ALSO CALLED: Dark Larvikite, Dunkel Labrador, Emerald Perl, Esmerald Pearl, Labrador Dunkel, Labrador Emerald Pearl, Labrador Escuro, Labrador Gruen, Labrador Oscuro, Labrador Scuro, Labrador Verde, Labrador Vert, Perla Smeralda, Verde Larvik
SIMILAR STONES: Blue Pearl, Volga Blue

SCIENTIFIC TERMINOLOGY:

• US and Chinese Markets: Granite
• European Standard: Syenite

USES INCLUDE: Ornamental Stone, Flooring, Granite Kitchen Countertops, Stair Treads, Bathroom Vanities, Fireplace Surrounds

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*Emerald Pearl Granite is a natural material so slight variations should be expected. View your stone before purchasing. The technical data provided is submitted in good faith and provided from what we feel are reliable sources. Natural Stone Interiors assumes no responsibility for any of the technical data enclosed.