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STONE IDENTITY

Stone Character
Tonal Behavior
Atmosphere

Obsidian Basalt

Bold. Monolithic. Enduring.

Obsidian Basalt is a dense volcanic stone defined by its deep black color, fine-grained texture, and exceptional durability. Characterized by mass, shadow, and permanence rather than movement or variation, it creates a bold, grounding presence ideal for minimalist and monolithic architectural expressions.

Tonal Behavior

Deep black tones with a fine-grained appearance.

Atmosphere

Strong, minimal, and architecturally grounded.

Premium Obsidian Basalt featuring exceptional durability and mass. An architecturally grounded black stone ideal for modern facades and landscape paving.

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ARCHITECTURE APPLICATIONS

Possible Applications

Suitable for facades, paving, landscape elements, water features, and contemporary architectural surfaces.

Custom Obsidian Basalt paving and architectural steps at the Portland Japanese Garden, showcasing the stone's deep black uniform palette and its seamless integration into a high-end, zen-inspired landscape design.

Adze Finish Paving Japanese Garden

Custom Obsidian Basalt paving and architectural steps at a Japanese garden, showcasing the stone's deep black uniform palette and textured adze-cut finish.

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SURFACE FINISHES

Different finishes.

Distinct architectural expressions.

Honed Obsidian Basalt surface with a smooth, dark matte finish, highlighting the stone's dense black base and uniform fine-grained texture for modern interior floors.

Honed Finish

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MOCK - UP / MOOD BOARD

Mockups help evaluate scale, proportion, profile depth, finish, and tonal range before fabrication.

A physical material mockup layout featuring interlocking pavers of Obsidian Basalt with a deeply pitted, high-friction lychee finish, showcasing its rugged, slip-resistant character for exterior hardscaping.

Lychee Finish Mockup Panel

Interlocking modular layout mockup of lychee-finished Obsidian Basalt pavers.

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FABRICATION & DELIVERY

Precision fabrication, detailed inspection, coordinated labeling, and protective packing help prepare each stone package for efficient field installation..