Vendian Stone™ crimson (raspberry) quartzite is environmentally friendly, durable and excellently retains its properties. It can be operated under any natural conditions and be exposed to technology-related impact. Crimson quartzite is absolutely insensitive to environmental factors and can be used both indoors and outdoors.
³;³ to 5m³;³ to 2m³;³ to 1m³Embossed and uncut stone of natural shape will create an exquisite appearance and unique pattern since all plates look different.The natural shape of the plates is irregular. The plates thickness varies within a tolerance of ± 7 mm. The material includes small natural stepped inequalities and wavelike transitions. Plates are sorted by thickness, type (flat/wavy), and packed by hand.
Prices for products made of Vendian Stone™ are indicated on EXW terms (in our warehouse).
| 20–30 mm | $455 |
| 30–50 mm | $424 |
| 50–60 mm | $408 |
| 60–90 mm | $628 |
| 90–150+ mm | $784 |
| 20–30 mm | $596 |
| 30–50 mm | $549 |
| 50–60 mm | $533 |
| 60–90 mm | $816 |
| 90–150+ mm | $1 020 |
The price is based on the correction factor, which provides for the density of loading into shipping boxes. The price may be reduced in the case of a higher sales order.
At the request of the customer, the products can be packed on euro-pallets (800*1200 mm) or in closed shipping boxes (1000*1000*1000 mm).
| POLYGONAL PLATES | 20–30 mm | 30–50 mm | 50–60 mm |
Quantity kg per 1 m² | 67,0 | 107,2 | 147,4 |
Quantity m² per ton | 14,9 | 9,3 | 6,8 |
Quantity m² per m³* | 28,8 | 18,0 | 13,1 |
* – the quantity of m² of material in m³ is based on the correction factor,
which envisaged for the density of loading into shipping boxes.
Paving stones made of Vendian Stone™ are unmatched in terms of performance and visual appeal. This unique material stands out among structural and semi-precious stones. Its consumer and decorative characteristics are significantly higher than those of any granites, granite-gneisses, diorites, gabbros, or labradorites
The crimson (raspberry) quartzite mineral was discovered in Russia. It was called Imperial Stone for its calm solemnity, unfading polish and even purple color. There are other names for crimson quartzite found in literature: Red Porphyry, Shokhan Porphyry, Shokhan, Shokhan Red Stone, Shoksha Red Porphyry, Shoksha Quartzite, Antique Red Porphyry. It is also beautiful and ornamental in terms of color and structure just like the famous antique porphyry from Egypt (Porfido Rosso Antico).
To this date, industrial production of Vendian Stone crimson (raspberry) quartzite is carried out mainly at the Rovskoye deposit, which is a part of Shoksha suite. This magnificent finishing stone currently awaits modern industrial mining to be arranged, including large blocks to be used in architecture, not only in monumental structures, but also in solemn small forms.
This unique material was used to decorate palaces and monuments in the 18th century. The peculiarities of the rare stone provided for its use in the 19th-20th centuries, when it was necessary to emphasize the majesty or solemnity of a specific structure. It was used mainly for the solemn decoration of architectural masterpieces and monuments. Some them are known all over the world:
The stone is used both in decoration and to create cobbled pavements and platforms. For example, the Presidential Courtyard of the Moscow Kremlin is paved with crimson (raspberry) quartzite paving stone. Crimson (raspberry) quartzite was supplied to many European countries, in particular, to France and Italy, where it was used in magnificent examples of architecture of the Renaissance heirs.
