Cambrian black granite is a medium grained black gabbro of the precambrian period.
Brushed cambrian black granite.
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A great canadian classic this timeless granite comes from a quarry that is exclusive to polycor.
A brushed finish has even more texture than a honed finish.
It is still soft to the touch but the more exaggerated texture gives the stone a rugged hearty look.
The quarry is located on the largest shelf of granite in north america near quebec canada.
The quarry has the ability to produce a huge amount of material with a consistent grain structure making this granite perfect for large projects as well as for kitchen countertops.
It provides just a soft leathery finish.
Cambrian black satin is quarried from a bedrock quarry in canada.
Average slab size is 80 x 40 120 x 70.
To create a brushed finish manufacturers gently brush the granite s surface until it becomes textured and appears worn in.
You will also hear it called an antique finish or a leather finish.
The cambrian black granite is a fairly hard granite so the brushing doesn t go too deep into the stone.
Finish standard finishes are polished honed specialty textured finishes.
This stone internationally may be nominated as a granite but in the area of application of the european standard this stone must be nominated as a gabbro.
Photo from stone reflections.
In this more classic style kitchen a cambrian island with an antiqued finish also called leather or brushed anchors the space.
Because of the brushing process granite countertops with this finish are more porous in comparison to glossy polished granite.
Dimensions as each stone is unique sizes will vary upon availability.
Tiles or special sizes may be available upon request.
Below a modern light filled kitchen in the dc metro area features cambrian black granite with honed finish complimenting the dark stained frameless cabinets.
It s all the same.
Light scratching will occur with exposure to sand and other abrasives.
This material has low abrasion resistance.
Thickness standard stock thickness is and 1 for most materials however 2 and other thicknesses may be available upon request.
It s also one of the few black granites that doesn t require any resin or dye making it deal for countless applications.
Brushed finish cambrian black granite.
It rates as a 1 3 on the mohs scale.