PREMIUM PHYLLITE · INDIA FINE RUBBED · RUSTIC · RIVEN · JAGGED Ocean Black Premium metamorphic phyllite from India — deep black, extremely low absorption, frost resistance for indoor and outdoor use.

Not slate: a higher-class phyllite Ocean Black is a premium metamorphic phyllite native to India, in a deep grey-black colour. The manufacturer's technical data sheet places it in a higher metamorphic class than common slate, from which it differs in structure and performance. Water absorption is extremely low — 0.09% — with an almost total absence of connected porosity. After 50 freeze/thaw cycles the data sheet records no visible defects: a behaviour that makes Ocean Black particularly reliable for outdoor use and wet areas too. Physical-mechanical data and standard references (ASTM C97, C120,...

AVAILABLE FINISHES Four Surfaces, One Material Each finish brings out Ocean Black's compactness in a different way, directing it toward specific applications — from walls and worktops to outdoor spaces and roofing. Fine Rubbed Smooth, matte and non-reflective — for worktops, bathrooms and surfaces in direct contact. Textured, dimpled surface, for flooring and walls with a strong material character. Natural cleft along the cleavage planes — the stone's most authentic look. Antiqued effect, soft and velvety to the touch, for a more informal character.

FROM QUARRY TO SLAB Selection and Processing Every block is selected at the quarry and extracted along the phyllite's natural cleavage planes, then processed into slabs and cleft pieces — preserving the colour and structural continuity that distinguishes Ocean Black.

One Material, Every Space From flooring to ventilated facades, from kitchen worktops to wellness spaces: Ocean Black is designed to move seamlessly between indoors and outdoors without compromising performance. Interior flooring and cladding Shower trays Outdoor paving Ventilated facades Washbasins and bathroom tops Decorative walls

Bathrooms, Spas and Showers Extremely low porosity and a textured look make Ocean Black a natural choice for wet areas: shower trays, washbasin tops, bathroom flooring and ledger-panel cladding that stay unchanged over time. SHOWER TRAYS BATHROOM TOPS LEDGER PANEL CLADDING

Kitchens and Worktops A compact, stain-resistant surface for kitchen worktops and large-format islands — a deep black that suits both minimal and more textured interiors. WORKTOPS

Stairs The strong contrast between Ocean Black's deep tone and steel fittings brings out the geometry of cantilevered staircases — a compact surface, resistant to wear, suited to everyday use. STEPS CANTILEVERED STAIRS

Fireplaces and Hearths Heat resistance and a compact surface make Ocean Black a natural choice for cladding fireplaces, stoves and hearths — frames, jambs and bases in a single material, with no visible joints.

Lobbies and Reception Areas Ocean Black flooring and wall cladding for the lounge area of a formal lobby — an example of how the material unites floors and walls in one continuous surface, with no colour breaks.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Phyllite — India PHYSICAL-MECHANICAL DATA Apparent density Water absorption Compressive strength — saturated Modulus of rupture — dry Modulus of rupture — saturated PHYSICAL-MECHANICAL DATA — CONTINUED Flexural strength — dry Flexural strength — saturated Slip resistance — dry Slip resistance — saturated Abrasion resistance Mohs hardness Freeze/thaw — 50 cycles Salt crystallization No visible defects Mass loss 0.06 % Values reported in the 90° Stone technical data sheet, with references to ASTM C120, C170, C880, C97, C241, C67 and EN 14231 / EN 12370.