Type of rock
Porphyry
Leifer porphyry
Age
Million years
Dismantling
ORIGIN
Leifers
Surface
Flamed, brushed, ground, polished, flamed and brushed.
Description
This brown-grey porphyry shows another possible shade of South Tyrolean porphyry. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
The stone is quarried in the quarry near Laives. At the moment there is a mining stop.
Use
The stonemason uses this natural stone mainly in outdoor areas because it is very resistant. It is available as a stone floor in various formats, suitable for stairs, fountains and paving stones.
Availability
Currently only available in small quantities, as the quarry is currently no longer active!