Introduce a touch of luxury with our Sodalite Granite Slab. The beautiful blue and white tones of this natural stone add a sophisticated look to any space. With its durable and heat-resistant properties, it's not only stylish but also practical for countertops and other surfaces.
| Feature |
Details |
| Product Name |
Sodalite Granite Slab |
| Material |
100% Sodalite Agate Gemstone |
| Surface Finished |
Honed,Polished |
| Finished Products |
Floor Tiles, Wall Cladding, Countertops, Windowsills, Special-Shaped Tiles, Small Slabs, Swimming Pool, Steps, Wall Panel, Flooring, Veneers, Slabs, Coping Tiles etc. |
| Color |
Yellow,Black,White,Red,Purple Wood,Green,Grey,Pink,Rainbow,Pink,Tiger Eye etc |
| Size |
Any sizes customized are welcome |
| Edge Available |
Polished, Bush Hammer, Flat, Flamed, Eased, Beveled, Bullnose, Ogee, Cove, Dupont, laminated, non-laminated and etc. |
| Thickness |
10/15/18/20/25/30mm etc |
| Usage |
Indoor/Outdoor Decoration, For floor or wall, Counter tops, Vanity tops |
| Packing |
Seaworthy Wooden Crate |
Challenges and Considerations for Thin Sodalite Granite Slabs
1. Fragility Due to Insufficient Thickness
Many natural stones, including sodalite granite, are inherently full of cracks. Plates with a thickness of 20mm are particularly susceptible to breaking and damage, and this risk is even higher for slabs thinner than 20mm.
Consequence: Thin slabs are much more likely to break and get damaged due to their insufficient thickness.
2. Reverse Osmosis from Adhesives
When stones are thin, adhesives like cement can seep through the cracks of the stone and reverse osmosis occurs through the capillary pores on the surface during construction.
This phenomenon is most noticeable with white stones, stones with jade textures, and other light-colored stones.
Consequence: Cement or adhesive stains can reverse onto the surface of the stone, significantly affecting its appearance. The originally beautiful stone can appear marred by visible cement traces, which happens because the adhesive seeps through the stone’s surface cracks. With thicker stones, however, this issue is minimized, as the cement cannot seep to the surface.
3. Poor Carrying Capacity
The granite used in the renovation of Tiananmen Square in Beijing had a thickness of 100mm. This thickness was necessary because the square experiences high foot traffic and heavy vehicles pass through regularly. The thicker granite has a high bearing capacity, ensuring it remains undamaged under heavy pressure.
Example: The surface of the Lugou Bridge shows deep holes caused by horseshoes, but the stone remains intact, demonstrating the high bearing capacity of thick stone surfaces.
4. Weak Impact Resistance
There’s an old Chinese idiom: "vulnerable to a single blow," describing something weak and unable to withstand even minimal impact.
Thick vs. Thin:
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Thick slabs have strong impact resistance.
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Thin slabs, on the other hand, are much weaker and have poor resistance to impacts.
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