Norway · Granite

Larvik (larvikite)

Vestfold · Larvik. Blue and Emerald Pearl larvikite.

Rock: larvikite (monzonite)
How it formed: Permian plutonic rock with feldspar that shows a silvery-blue 'schiller'.
Minerals: alkali feldspar (labradorescence), pyroxene, olivine
Colours: grayish blue, dark green (Emerald Pearl)
Veining: no veining; large shimmering crystals
Well-known stones: Blue Pearl · Emerald Pearl · Marina Pearl
Note: The blue shimmer is optical (labradorescence), not a pigment.

Trade names are matched by rock family. The exact origin of a slab comes with its lot documents.

Stones from here

What comes out of Larvik (larvikite).

GraniteRare

Charcoal · silver · blue optical flash. Feldspar exsolution creates labradorescence that activates as the viewer moves.

Best for: Counters, bars, floors and facades.

Watch for: The effect is optical, so orientation and finish are decisive.

GraniteRare

Black · green · silver flash. A darker Larvik family selected for green optical reflections.

Best for: Bars, counters and statement floors.

Watch for: Small samples cannot reproduce moving optical effects.

More origins

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