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Ylämaa (Baltic Brown)

South Karelia · Ylämaa. Baltic Brown rapakivi granite.

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Rock
rapakivi granite (wiborgite)
How it formed
1.6-billion-year-old granite with ovoid feldspars rimmed by plagioclase.
Minerals
potassium feldspar (brown ovoids), plagioclase (green halo), quartz, biotite
Colours
brown, black, green
Veining
no veining; round 'eyes'
Well-known stones
Baltic Brown · Baltic Green · Carmen Red

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What comes out of Ylämaa (Baltic Brown).

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Baltic Brown

Brown feldspar ovoids · black · tan. One of the oldest widely used commercial granites with classic rapakivi texture.

Best for: Durable kitchens, floors and civic work.

Watch for: Abundant supply does not mean inferior technical quality.

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