Choosing Carrara Quartz RU

Appearance and variation

A black ground with thin white veins that branch like lightning.

Pattern: Veined · Tone: Dark

Quartz is manufactured, so slabs of one design look much the same; shade can still differ slightly between production batches. Ask us about the batch you will receive.

Formats listed and their typical uses

• Quartz slabs: Slabs typically fabricated into kitchen worktops, islands, vanity tops and wall panels for indoor use.

These are typical uses of the format, not a confirmation that this material suits every application. Discuss your application with your fabricator or engineer.

Thickness and size

Thickness and slab size are confirmed in your quotation. Tell us the thickness your project needs.

Finish

The finish is confirmed in your quotation.

Technical properties

Features

• Low water absorptionWater absorption < 0.05% (ASTM C 97, EN 14617-1)
• Stain resistantStain resistance: pass (ANSI Z124.6)
• Acid resistantResistance to acids: not affected (ASTM C 650)
• Scratch resistantSurface hardness 6.0 – 7.0 on the Mohs scale (EN 101)
• Impact resistantImpact resistance 5 – 14.5 J (EN 14617-9)
• High modulus of ruptureModulus of rupture 55 – 65 MPa (ASTM C 99)
• Thermal shock resistantNo visual defects after 20 cycles (EN 14617-6)
• Frost resistantComplies with DIN 52104
• Easy to cleanWear and cleanability: pass (ANSI Z124.6)

Technical specifications — quartz range

As printed in the quartz catalogue; the values apply to the whole range.

Test	Standard	Result
Abrasion resistance	ASTM C 241	Min 25.0
	ASTM C 1243-93	Volume of chord: V = 60.0 – 107.9 mm³
	EN 14617-4	Chord length = 21.0 – 22.5 mm
Apparent density (kg/dm³)	ASTM C 97	> 2.1
	EN 14617-1	> 2.1
Boiling water resistance	NEMA LD3-3.5	Pass / no effect
Compressive strength (MPa)	ASTM C 170	150 – 250 (dry/wet)
	EN 14617-15	170 – 240
Cigarette test	ANSI Z124.6	Pass
Chemical resistance	ANSI Z124.6	Pass
	EN 14617-10	Class C4
Dimensional stability	EN 14617-12	Class A
Freeze and thaw resistance	ASTM C 1026	No damage after 20 freeze–thaw cycles
	EN 14617-5	No defect after 25 freeze–thaw cycles
Flexural strength (MPa)	ASTM C 880	40 – 60 (dry/wet)
	EN 14617-2	50 – 60
Frost resistance	DIN 52104	Complies with standard
Fire classification	EN 13501-1	Wall cladding: B-S1-d0; flooring and stairs: B-fl-S1
Glossiness reflection (%)	—	55 – 70
High temperature resistance	NEMA LD3-3.6	Pass / no effect
Impact resistance (joule)	EN 14617-9	5 – 14.5 J
Linear thermal expansion (30 °C – 100 °C)	ASTM C 372-94	3.0 – 5.0 × 10⁻⁵ per °C
	EN 14617-11	13 – 26.0 × 10⁻⁶
Modulus of rupture (MPa, dry/wet)	ASTM C 99	55 – 65
Radiation	GB 6566-2010	Complies with requirement of standards
Resistance to acids	ASTM C 650	Not affected
Surface hardness (Mohs scale)	EN 101	6.0 – 7.0
Surface burning	ASTM E 84	Class A
Slip resistance	EN 14231	Wet: 13 – 21 SRV; dry: 43 – 53 SRV
Stain resistance	ANSI Z124.6	Pass
Surface slip resistance, honed 400	DIN 51130	R9
Static coefficient of friction	ASTM C 1028	Dry: 0.8; wet: 0.6
Thermal shock resistance	EN 14617-6	No visual defects after 20 cycles; loss in mass 0.04% – 0.07%; loss in flexural strength 6.0% – 9.5%
Thermal conductivity	EN 12664	0.435 – 0.485 W/(m·K)
Wear and cleanability	ANSI Z124.6	Pass
Water absorption (%)	ASTM C 97	< 0.05
	EN 14617-1	< 0.05

Cutting safely

Cutting and grinding quartz releases fine crystalline silica dust, which is harmful to breathe; fabrication should use wet cutting, dust extraction and proper respiratory protection.

Care

Clean quartz with a mild detergent and a soft cloth, and avoid harsh, high-pH or abrasive cleaners. Quartz contains resin, so use a trivet under very hot pans.

Collection and delivery

We are in Sajja, Sharjah. Collection or delivery is confirmed for each order in your quotation, depending on the format, quantity and project location. See delivery and collection.