Quarries
Lundhs quarrying traditions go back more than 100 years, ensuring reliability, stability and quality for our customers. We are currently operating in eight quarries, most located within the area of Larvik in the south east of Norway. We also have one quarry in Sirevåg, located on the west coast of Norway. All our quarries in Norway are ISO 14001 certified.
Block information
We supply rough blocks to factories around the world. We have full traceability of materials extracted in our quarries. A unique block number will follow each block of stone all the way from quarry to the finished product, ensuring the right quality and colour for each project.
If you are interested in buying blocks, contact us: info@lundhs.no
Color
It is important to be aware of the difference between the colour and quality classifications of our blocks.
LUNDHS Royal®
Dark (HQ)
Bright blue crystals and uniform colour.
Classic
Slightly lighter background colour, lighter blue crystals.
Commercial
Lighter background colour compared to Classic, and less coloured crystals.
LUNDHS Blue®
Dark (HQ)
Dark blue background colour with blue crystals.
Classic
Slightly lighter background colour and less blue appearance.
Commercial
Lighter background colour compared to Classic, and less coloured crystals.
LUNDHS Emerald®
Dark (HQ)
Dark black background colour, and lustrous blue crystals.
Classic
Slightly lighter background colour.
Commercial
Slightly lighter background colour, less blue crystals.
LUNDHS Antique®
1st Choice
Brown background colour with blue, turquoise and brown crystals. May contain some black or red/brownish thin veins. May contain black spots.
2nd. Choice
More black or red/brownish thin veins and black spots. Can also have green veins.
3rd. Choice
In general as described as for 2nd. choice, with even more veins and spots.
LUNDHS Marina®
None
No differentiation in colour - a very homogenuus material.
LUNDHS Ocean®
Dark (HQ)
Dark grey-green background with small blueish crystals.
Classic
Slightly lighter background colour and less blue appearance.
Commercial
Lighter background colour compared to Classic, and less coloured crystals.
Lundhs Grey™
Non
No differentiation in colour - a very homogenous material.
Size and Quality
Natural stones from Lundhs are categorised by material, quality, colour and block size. The price of each block is determined by the combination of all these factors.
1st. Choice
Blocks without any defect.
2nd. Choice Extra Fine
A small defect in the cutting direction or across a corner. The drawing of the block is an illustration of a possible defect for this quality.
2nd. Choice Selected
Somewhat open structure, a minor defect across a corner or a defect on one side of the block. The drawing of the block is an illustration of a possible defect for this quality.
2nd. Choice
One defect going more across the cutting direction. The drawing of the block is an illustration of a possible defect quality.
3rd. Choice
Two defects going more across the cutting direction. The drawing of the block is an illustration of a possible defect for this quality.
Category 1
Blocks with length up to 179 cm x free height.
Category 2
Blocks with length between 180-239 cm x free height.
Category 3
Blocks with length from 240 cm x height below 120 cm.
Category 4
Blocks with length between 240-269 cm x height from 120 cm.
Category 5
Blocks with length from 270 cm and height from 120-169 cm.
Category 6
Blocks with length from 280 cm and height from 170 cm