Lot 203530 is a 44-slab run of 2 cm Basaltina basalt, from Italy, in a honed finish. The slabs measure about 137″ × 59″, with 24 slabs available and 20 on hold at our Los Angeles yard.
This slab
The recorded size of a slab in this lot is 137″ × 59″, about 56 square feet. Thickness is 2 cm. This material is recorded as quarried in Italy.
The honed finish is smooth and matte, without a high gloss. Two centimeters is a standard slab thickness for counters, vanities, and wall cladding.
In the yard
Lot 203530 at our Los Angeles yard shows 44 slabs in stock, 20 slabs on hold, and 24 slabs available. Available means in stock minus slabs on hold.
The slabs can be compared in daylight at our Los Angeles yard before anything is cut.
Where it works
For this kind of stone, the usual applications are floors, wall cladding, and outdoor surfaces. The right use still depends on the finish, the thickness, and how the slab will be cared for after it is installed.
The material
Basalt is a dark volcanic rock, dense and fine-grained. It is used for floors, cladding, and outdoor work, and sometimes for counters. A honed or flamed face is more common than a mirror polish. Color stays in the charcoal and black range.
About Basaltina
Basaltina is a sophisticated gray lava stone quarried for millennia in the Lazio region of central Italy, near Rome. Formed from the rapid cooling of volcanic eruptions, it features a fine-grained, compact structure with a sleek, minimal aesthetic. Known for its remarkable durability, acid resistance, and natural slip resistance, it is a premier choice for high-traffic flooring, kitchen countertops, and modern architectural cladding. Historically, this robust stone served as the foundation for the Roman Empire’s monuments and roads. Its unique porosity even provides sound-absorbing qualities, making it as functional as it is elegant in contemporary minimalist designs.