About
- Material Type:
- Marble
- Origin:
Norway (Skjerstad, Fauske, Nordland) - Primary Color(s):
- Pink
- Recommended Usage:
- countertops, monuments, mosaic, exterior - interior wall and floor applications, fountains, pool and wall capping, stairs, window sills
- Additional Names:
- Midnight Pink Marble, Skjerstad Sun Marble, Polar Sun Marble, Nordland Sun Marble, Polar Pink Marble, Midnight Sun Marble
- Finished Surface:
- Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Testing
- Water Absorption:
- 0.15 By weight %
- Density:
- 2710 kg/m³
- Flexural Strength:
- 8.7 - 11.80 MPa
- Compressive Strength:
- 105.6 - 130.0 MPa
Description
Midnight Sun Marble is a type of cream-pink marble that is quarried in Norway and is known for its striking appearance. It features a predominantly white or cream-colored background with veins of dark gray and black, as well as occasional veins of light pink or orange. The veins in the marble resemble rays of sunlight or solar flares, which is where it gets its name "Midnight Sun Marble/Polar Sun Marble". The unique and intricate pattern of the veins makes each slab of Midnight Sun Marble one-of-a-kind. It is often used for interior design applications such as countertops, flooring, and wall cladding, as well as for decorative accents such as sculptures and vases. This stone is especially good for countertops, monuments, mosaic, exterior - interior wall and floor applications, fountains, pool and wall capping, stairs, window sills and other design projects. It also called Midnight Pink Marble, Skjerstad Sun Marble, Polar Sun Marble, Nordland Sun Marble, Polar Pink Marble. Midnight Sun Marble can be processed into Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling and so on.
