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Porphyry Plattens
Durable natural stone boulders in varied geological types and sizes for structural, landscaping, and water‑feature applications, offering stable form, texture variation and weather resistance.
Landscape design, water features, streams and ponds, rockeries, Japanese gardens, natural play spaces, seating elements, sculpture bases, boundary definition, habitat creation, and garden focal points.
Natural stone boulders sourced from multiple geological formations including porphyry, granite, quartzite, gabbro and mixed glacial materials. Stones vary in texture, density, colouration and weathering patterns due to natural transport, glaciation and fluvial abrasion processes. Sizes range from small decorative pieces to multi‑tonne structural boulders suitable for load‑bearing or spatial layout functions.
Surface characteristics include smooth, water‑worn forms, slab‑like plattens, blockier quartzite masses and rough, minimally travelled gabbro. Colouration shifts when wet due to mineralogical composition and variable porosity. Suitable for partial submersion or ground‑set installation to achieve stable placement.
Features and benefits:
Color | Grey Beige Cream |
Finish | Textured |
Material | Porphyry Granite Quartz Stone Sandstone |
Shape | Other |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | Q1/352 Natural stone rubble |
Classification data | |
Denomination | |
Petrological family | Porphyry. |
Colour | Purplish brown and bluish grey. |
Origin | Manufacturer's standard. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details. |
Finish | Smooth and flat. |
Dimensions | 600–200 mm. |
Special shape types | Porphyry plattens. |
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Material | Porphyry Granite Quartz Stone Sandstone Limestone |
Recyclability | 100% |
Expected Life | Lifetime |