Volcanic Stone
Black Lava Stone
Volcanic basalt with a deep charcoal character
Black Lava Stone is a volcanic stone from Indonesia, recognised by its dark charcoal to near-black colour and its naturally porous, open surface. It is specified where architects want weight and depth in a facade, a feature wall or a pool surround without relying on paint or pigmented finishes.
The material takes several surfaces well: honed for smoother interior work, natural for a raw volcanic texture, and bush-hammered where a more open, tactile face is wanted. Colour varies naturally between grey-black and deep charcoal.
Zeolite Factory cuts, finishes and export-packs Black Lava Stone alongside our green stone production, which makes mixed containers straightforward for projects using more than one Indonesian stone.
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Black Lava Stone in use
Specification
Colours, finishes and dimensions
Appearance
Charcoal to near-black with visible natural porosity. Individual pieces differ in the density and distribution of pores; this is characteristic of the material rather than a defect.
Technical data available upon request. Test reports and material data are issued per shipment or per project on request.
- Colours
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- Charcoal black
- Grey-black
- Dark volcanic grey
- Finishes
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- Honed
- Natural surface
- Bush-hammered
- Sawn cut
- Custom finishing subject to availability
- Sizes
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- 100 × 200 mm
- 150 × 300 mm
- 200 × 200 mm
- 300 × 300 mm
- 300 × 600 mm
- 600 × 600 mm
- Custom sizes to drawing
- Thickness
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- 15 mm
- 20 mm
- 30 mm
- Thicker sections for steps and copings on request
- Edge options
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- Straight sawn edge
- Mitred corner pieces
- L-shape corner units
- Origin
- Sukabumi and other Indonesian quarry regions, processed in our Sukabumi workshop.
- Technical data
- Technical data available upon request. Test reports and material data are issued per shipment or per project on request.
Applications
Where Black Lava Stone is used
- Exterior and interior wall cladding
- Facades and feature walls
- Pool surrounds and dark-water pools
- Steps, risers and landscape walls
- Bathroom and spa interiors
Wall Cladding
Cladding tiles, corner units and split-face panels in Indonesian volcanic and limestone.
Exterior Paving
Andesite and limestone paving in textured finishes, cut to the paving layout.
Landscape
Stone for steps, retaining walls, water features, stepping stones and garden detailing.
Villas
Complete villa packages: pool, deck, facade, walls, bathrooms and basins.
Commercial Projects
Volume supply for developments, retail, offices and public realm work.
Production and export
How this product is made and shipped
Production & quality control
- Block and slab selection, rejecting pieces with structural weakness.
- Cutting and calibration, then finishing to the specified surface.
- Corner units and L-shapes produced to drawing where a facade requires them.
- Dimension, thickness and surface inspection before packing.
Packing
- Interleaved and edge-protected to limit chipping of the open surface in transit.
- Fumigated wooden crates or pallets, strapped and marked.
Packing specifications may vary according to product, destination, size and buyer requirements.
Export
- Quotations on EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF terms. Shipping availability and freight rates depend on destination, carrier and shipment period.
- Loading ports: Tanjung Priok (Jakarta), Tanjung Perak (Surabaya), Semarang.
- Standard export documentation issued per shipment. Send your forwarder and customs requirements with the order.
FAQ
Black Lava Stone — questions buyers ask
Can Black Lava Stone be used outdoors?
It is widely used for exterior cladding, paving and landscape work in Indonesia and in export projects. As with any porous natural stone, the sealing and installation system should be selected by your contractor for the local climate and exposure.
Are the pores in the surface a defect?
No. The open porosity is the defining characteristic of volcanic lava stone. The density of the pores varies between pieces, and we can sort towards a more open or a tighter surface if you specify a preference.
Do you supply corner pieces?
Yes. Mitred corners and L-shape units are produced to drawing for facade and cladding projects.
Is technical data available?
Technical data available upon request.
Related products
Often specified together
Andesite Stone
Dense grey volcanic stone for driveways, terraces, pool decks and exterior cladding.
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Sukabumi Green Stone
The green Indonesian stone used in luxury pools worldwide, produced in pool tiles, coping and custom sizes.
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Mosaic Natural Stone
Mesh-mounted mosaics and random-format cladding in green, black, grey and beige Indonesian stone.
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