Tulikivi Classic

A grey soapstone from Nunnalahti.

Tulikivi Classic is a grey soapstone with occasional carbonate patterns.
Recommended use: ovens and fireplaces, facades, floors, wall claddings, heat retaining walls, plinth claddings, utility articles, and steak stones.

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

Quarry site: Nunnalahti, Juuka
Quarrying began in 1980
Amount of Quarries: 2

Mechanical Properties
Density	2980 kg/m3
Water absorption	0,1 wt %
Compressive strength	25 MPa
Flexural strength	12,5 MPa
Hardness	2-3 Mohs

Mineral composition
Steatite	45%
Magnesite	45%
Chlorite	10%