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The nominal dimensions of Caesarstone’s quartz slabs are 3,050 mm x 1,440 mm enabling greater design flexibility and maximum utilization of the product.
Slab Size and Weights
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| Thickness |
Slab Weight |
Slab Weight/m2 |
| 30 mm |
330 kg |
75 kg/m2 |
| 20 mm |
220 kg |
50 kg/m2 |
| 13 mm |
140 kg |
32 kg/m2 |
In tests of flexural strength, compressive strength, impact strength, water absorption, and freezing compressive strength, Caesarstone® came out the clear winner against natural stone.
Performance Comparison
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Flexural Strength
(kg.cm2) |
Impact Test
(cm) |
Water Absorption
by weight (%) |
Compressive
Strength (kg/cms2) |
Freezing Compress Strength
(after 25 cycles) |
| Caesarstone |
515 |
315 |
0.02 |
2200 |
2082 |
| Marble (Botticino) |
60 |
29 |
0.55 |
2161 |
2082 |
| Granite (Rose Fiorito) |
134 |
61 |
0.33 |
1921 |
1906 |
| DIN Standard |
52112 |
2234 |
52103 |
52105 |
52104 |
Head-to-Head Comparison
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| Caesarstone® vs. Marble |
8:5:1 |
4:6:1 |
27:5:1 |
1:1 |
1:1 |
| Caesarstone® vs. Granite |
3:8:1 |
2:2:1 |
16:5:1 |
1:1:1 |
1:1:1 |