Kivia Blue

A soapstone from Verikallio.

A blueish grey, semi-glossy, equigranular, non-foliated soapstone.
Recommended use: ovens and fireplaces, wall claddings.

Variation in colour: Slight
Weather Resistance: Good
Abrasion Resistance: Average

Quarry site: Verikallio, Kuhmo
Quarrying began in 1998
Amount of Quarries: 1

Mechanical Properties
Density	2950 kg/m3
Water absorption
Compressive strength	47,6 MPa
Flexural strength	12,0 MPa
Hardness	2-3 Mohs

Mineral composition
Steatite	44 %
Carbonate	42 %
Serpentine ja Chlorite	2 %
Ore minerals	12 %