Granite
Emerald Pearl Granite
Emerald Pearl Granite, officially known as Larvikite, is a magmatic rock (syenite) quarried in Norway. It is characterized by a very deep green or dark background with lustrous blue, silver, or greenish crystals (feldspars) that give it a pearl-like effect. It is a coarse-grained stone.
- Origin
- Larvik, Vestfold, Norway, Norway
- Quarry
- Larvik, Vestfold, Norway
- Mohs hardness
- 6.5-7
- Water absorption
- 0.10% - 0.43% (Acemar Stone: <0.5%; StoneTrades: 0.10%; StoneContact: 0.18-0.33%). Generally low.
- ASTM spec
- ASTM C615 (Standard Specification for Granite Dimension Stone)
- Installed price
- $70 - $100 (General granite installed costs are $45-$100+, with some sources specifically mentioning $70-$90 for Emerald Pearl. Great Lakes GM lists starting at $38, which could be a base price).
- Slab price
- $35 - $89 (StoneContact.com lists $35/sq ft for polished, Prizekitchens lists $89/sq ft. StoneTrash lists $14.28/sq ft which seems to be an outlier or for a specific grade/remnant).
- Finishes
- Polished, Leathered, Honed
- Applications
- Kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, flooring, wall cladding, interior and exterior applications.
- USA distributors
- Great Lakes Granite & Marble, IGS Countertops, Stone and Tile Shoppe, Masterpiece Granite, Hilltop Surfaces, Empire Stone, MSI Surfaces, Prizekitchens.
- Maintenance
- Easy to care for. Requires sealing annually to protect from stains. Clean with mild soap and water. Avoid harsh abrasives and cleaners.