Bluestone (Victorian basalt) tile, natural finish (10mm, 12mm, 20mm, 30mm)
Dense volcanic basalt with proven 150+ year performance in Australian conditions. Non-combustible, highly durable stone suitable for building envelopes, paving and architectural features.
Dense volcanic basalt with proven 150+ year performance in Australian conditions. Non-combustible, highly durable stone suitable for building envelopes, paving and architectural features.
Victorian bluestone is an olivine basalt quarried from the volcanic plains of western Victoria. This premium natural stone has been Melbourne's quintessential building material since the 1830s, featuring in heritage landmarks and contemporary architecture. The material offers exceptional durability, non-combustible properties (BAL-FZ rated), and develops an attractive patina over time. Available in multiple thicknesses for various applications.
- Non-combustible material suitable for BAL-FZ zones
- 100+ year proven service life in Australian conditions
- Low maintenance requirements with annual sealing
- Develops attractive natural patina over time
- Locally sourced from Victorian quarries
- 100% recyclable and reusable at end of life
- Excellent slip resistance (P2/R10 rating)
- High compressive strength (126 MPa dry)
- Low water absorption (1.4-1.83%)
- Resistant to freeze-thaw cycles
- 01 Non-combustible material suitable for BAL-FZ zones
- 02 100+ year proven service life in Australian conditions
- 03 Low maintenance requirements with annual sealing
- 04 Develops attractive natural patina over time
- 05 Locally sourced from Victorian quarries
- 01 High thermal conductivity requiring supplementary insulation
- 02 Minimal thermal resistance (R-value 0.008-0.013 at 20mm)
- 03 Heavy material (52 kg/m² at 20mm) requiring mechanical handling
- 04 Requires periodic sealing for honed finishes
- 05 No Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) available
- Density
- 2620 kg/m³
- Specific gravity
- 2.62
- Porosity
- 3.2 %
- Water absorption
- 1.6 %
- Hardness
- 6.5
- UV resistance
- Excellent // Natural stone UV stable
- Chemical resistance
- Good - avoid acids // pH neutral cleaners only
- pH tolerance
- 6-10
- Surface roughness
- 25 µm
- Tensile strength
- 14.5 MPa
- Compressive strength
- 126 MPa
- Flexural strength
- 15.3 MPa
- Shear strength
- 22 MPa
- Poisson's ratio
- 0.25
- Impact resistance
- High // Natural stone classification
- Creep resistance
- Excellent // Minimal for stone
- Embodied carbon
- 7.8
- Carbon footprint
- 0.15
- Embodied energy
- 2.5 MJ/kg
- Water footprint
- 50 L/kg
- Recycled content
- 0 %
- Renewable content
- 0 %
- Circular score
- 8
- Combustibility class
- Non-combustible // NCC C2D10(5)
- Fire resistance level
- Non-combustible // AS 1530.1 deemed
- Ignition temp
- 1100 °C
- Flame spread index
- 0
- Smoke dev. index
- 0
- Heat release rate
- 0
- Material cost (range)
- $66-$140/m² // Varies by thickness and finish
- Lead time
- 2-4 weeks standard, stock items available
- Lifecycle cost
- $15/m²/year // Over 50 years
- Annual maintenance
- $5-$10/m² // Annual sealing
- Market availability
- Good - multiple Victorian suppliers
- Expected lifespan
- 75-150+ years // Heritage evidence
- Maintenance interval
- Annual sealing, 5-year deep clean // Recommended
- Warranty period
- Materials only - no defects // Standard warranty