Petrographic description
Oppdal is a Slate quarried in Norway, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICNOSL00068. Its dominant tone is grey.
Like every slate, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: natural cleft, honed, brushed, calibrated. Typical applications: roofing, floors, wall cladding, pool surrounds, kitchen tops.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
Oppdal Quartzite: complete guide
Overview
Oppdal Quartzite is a grey-green Norwegian stone that splits into slabs along its natural cleavage planes. It is chosen for durable paving, cladding and roofing, with a textured, non-slip surface.
History and origin
Oppdal, in central Norway, is a town associated with the quarrying of schistose quartzite, traditionally used for roofs, floors and walls. The stone has a long history of use in Scandinavian architecture and is exported to several European countries. Today it is offered for both outdoor and natural-style indoor settings. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is grey with more or less pronounced green tones and slight micaceous glints. The cleft surface shows undulations and small differences in tone from slab to slab. As well as the natural cleft face, it can be supplied with honed or brushed surfaces, which make the colour more uniform and darker.
Uses
Suitable for outdoor and indoor floors, stairs, wall cladding, window sills and roofing. Its natural surface makes it safe in showers and bathrooms. For kitchen worktops it is preferable to consider other stones, except for honed versions to be assessed case by case.
Care and maintenance
Clean with water and neutral detergents; outdoors, periodic brushing is enough. A water-repellent treatment reduces moss growth in shaded areas.
- Classification
- schistose quartzite
- Density
- approx. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 7
- Water absorption
- very low
- Main use
- outdoor and indoor
- Acid resistance
- high
FAQ
Is Oppdal suitable for outdoor use?
Slate: well suited to roofing, cladding and paving. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Oppdal per m²?
Indicative price from €110/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Oppdal shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
