Tile catalogue - natural stone - Brachot-Hermant

FIVE UNIQUE SELECTIONS 

EIGHT IRRESISTIBLE COLLECTIONS 

Stone Gallery n.v. 

E3-laan 86/92 

B - 9800 Deinze 

Tel.: +32 (0)9 381 82 82 

Fax: +32 (0)9 381 81 75 

Email: info@brachot.com 

Scierie de la Lesse s.a. 

dépôt Hour-Havenne 

Rue de la Marbrerie 8 

B - 5563 Hour-Havenne 

Tél.: +32 (0)82 66 64 35 

Fax: +32 (0)82 66 71 82 

Email: Brachot.Scierie@brachot.com 

Brachot-Hermant UK Ltd. 

Wood Lane 

Erdington 

GB - Birmingham B24 9QJ 

Tel.: +44 (0)121 382 8778 

Fax: +44 (0)121 382 8700 

Email: Brachot.Birmingham@brachot.com 

Your natural 

stone professional 

BRACHOT-HERMANT EUROPE 

Brachot-Hermant n.v. 

E3-laan 86/92, B- 9800 Deinze 

Tel.: +32 (0)9 381 81 81, Fax: +32 (0)9 386 97 25 

Email: info@brachot.com 

Web: www.brachot.com 

Brachot-Hermant France s.a.s. 

dépôt St-Amé 

Z.I. Sous le Bois 16 

F - 88120 Saint-Amé 

Tél.: +33 (0)3 29 61 37 38 

Fax: +33 (0)3 29 61 38 39 

Email: Brachot.St-Ame@brachot.com 


dépôt Valenton 

Zac II du Champ St. Julien 

9 Rue Alfred Kastler 

F - 94460 Valenton 

Tél.: +33 (0)1 56 32 20 70 

Fax: +33 (0)1 56 32 20 75 

Email: Brachot.Valenton@brachot.com 


dépôt St. Etienne en Coglès 

Parc du Coglais 

Z.A. St. Eustache 

F - 35460 St. Etienne en Coglès 

Tél.: +33 (0)2 99 97 72 72 

Fax: +33 (0)2 99 97 73 83 

Email: Brachot.St-Etienne@brachot.com 


dépôt Lacrouzette 

Z.A. du Malous, B.P. 50 

F - 81210 Lacrouzette 

Tél.: +33 (0)5 63 50 62 12 

Fax: +33 (0)5 63 50 68 37 

Email: Brachot.Lacrouzette@brachot.com 

Brachot-Hermant Polska Sp.zo.o 

depot Strzegom 

ul. Mostowa 1 

Pl - 58-150 Strzegom 

Tel.: +48 (0)74 855 55 21 

Fax: +48 (0)74 855 55 20 

Email: Brachot.Strzegom@brachot.com 


depot Swarzedz-Jasin 

ul. Poznanska 49 

Pl - 62-020 Swarzedz-Jasin (Poznan) 

Tel.: +48 (0)61 818 72 90 

Fax: +48 (0)61 818 19 73 

Email: Brachot.Swarzedz@brachot.com 


depot Kartoszyno 

ul. Budowlana 3 

Pl - 84-110 Krokowa (Gdynia-Wejherowo) 

Tel.: +48 (0)58 670 61 55 

Fax: +48 (0)58 670 61 57 

Email: Brachot.Gdynia@brachot.com 


depot Gliwice 

ul. Okrezna 24 

Pl - 44-100 Gliwice 

Tel.: +48 (0)32 301 45 40 

Fax: +48 (0)32 301 45 42 

Email: Brachot.Gliwice@brachot.com 

www.straid.be 

Tile catalogue - natural stone 2008/2009 

Tile catalogue - natural stone 

tiles for interior and exterior 

www.brachot.com 

2008/2009 

the natural choice 

1 choosing natural stone 

2 more than 100 years of craftmanship 

4 natural stone from the four corners of the world 

6 at home in Europa 

8 Stone Gallery, a source of inspiration 

10 Brachot-Hermant Online! 

14 choosing the correct natural stone 

20 Art by Nature 

26 Living Selection 

28 Classical Collection 

32 Black & White Collection 

34 Terra Collection 

36 XXL Collection In 

40 Kitchen Selection 

44 Wellness Selection 

46 Garden & Pool Selection 

50 XXL Collection Out 

52 In & Out Collection 

54 Volcano Wall Collection 

58 River Wall Collection 

60 Granite 

78 Marble 

90 Limestone 

94 Slate 

96 Basalt 

98 Blue Stone

Polished 

Cleft 

Special 

Flamed 

Calibrated 

Anciento 

Honed 

Ground 

Sawn 

Sandblasted 

Bush-hammered 

Tumbled 

Diamond-sawn 

Aged 

Letano 

Polished 

The surface is refl ective, with a bright sheen. White 

spots, veining and the remains of fossils all become 

clearer after treatment. The colour of the stone is also 

heightened. 

Cleft 

The surface is covered with fl akes and bulges, which 

are irregularly shaped and irregularly spaced. This 

fi nish can be used for paving, terraces, driveways, 

wall plinths, cladding and interior fl oors. 

Special 

A special surface fi nishing for outdoor tiles, with a 

bush-hammered centre and a honed border edging. 

Flamed 

A fl ame is placed on to the slab at an angle of 45°. 

The thermal shock causes the exfoliation of the 

surface granules, resulting in a roughened texture. 

The remaining surface grains are rough, shiny and 

irregular in shape. Flamed surfaces are mostly used 

outdoors: for terraces (anti-slip), as a fl oor covering, 

as ornamental elements, etc. The harder types of 

natural stone (granite) are best suited to fl aming. 

Anciento 

Anciento is a fi nishing technique developed by 

Brachot-Hermant. The slabs are fi rst sandblasted 

and then brushed down. This results in a ‘softening’ 

of a rough surface. The remaining surface grains are 

rough, shiny and irregular in shape, but the stone 

feels soft to the touch. Anciento gives natural stone 

a rustic appearance. 

Honed 

The slabs to be honed are sprinkled with water and 

then subjected to treatment by a series of abrasive 

heads. The grain size used on the abrasive heads 

determines the fi nished appearance. The surface is 

lightly refl ective, smooth and dull. There are no visible 

grooves or other markings. A lightly honed fi nish is 

usually preferred to a polished fi nish in rooms where 

water on the fl oor can give rise to a danger of slipping 

(e.g. bathrooms). Honed fl oor tiles are also frequently 

used for areas of heavy pedestrian traffi c. 

Calibrato 

With the Calibrato process Brachot-Hermant supplies 

an answer to the demand for light slabs and tiles. This 

sophisticated production process allows natural stone 

to be accurately calibrated to a thickness of as little 

as 10 mm. Moreover, the slab – irrespective of its size – 

is the same thickness over its full surface area. 

Ground 

This treatment removes saw marks and is carried out 

under sprinkled water with diamond-tipped abrasive 

plates or coarse grains. The result is a smooth surface, 

without saw marks and patterned with fi ne circular 

stripes. 

Sawn 

The surface is cut with a gang saw, a diamond wire 

or a diamond circular blade (for smaller pieces). The 

fi nished surface is marked with saw cuts, light waving 

and stripes. Dependent upon the machine used, 

these markings can be parallel (gang saw, diamond 

wire) or circular (disc). 

Sandblasted 

In order to obtain the best results, the slabs to be 

sandblasted are fi rst lightly honed (in order to remove 

saw markings). The subsequent sandblasting produces 

a surface with a rough but fi ne-grained appearance. 

This fi nishing can be used on granite, blue stone and 

white stone and is suitable for outdoor use. 

Bush-hammered 

The bush-hammer quite literally removes all traces of 

any previous treatments. A mechanical hammer beats 

the slabs and leaves behind a series of indentations 

on the surface. The fi nal appearance can vary in 

accordance with the size of hammer used, the number 

of points on the hammerhead (coarse = 8, fi ne = 25) 

and the force applied. 

Diamond-sawn 

The stone is sawn and then subjected to an abrasive 

treatment, so that the saw cuts are smoothed out. This 

surface fi nishing is used for outdoor applications. 

Aged 

A fi nish which results in tiles with a smooth centre 

and an indented border. Saw cuts in the surface are 

smoothed over. Depending on the stone type this 

fi nish can be used both indoors and outdoors. 

Tumbled 

The pieces of stone are cut to size and then placed in 

a large revolving cylinder. This roughens the edges of 

the pieces, giving them an older look. 

Letano 

With its Letano process Brachot-Hermant has 

introduced an innovative new fi nishing for granite. The 

soft, brushed fi nish accentuates the natural colour of 

the stone, while the sloped surface has a unique feel 

of its own, equivalent to a “Leather Touch-feeling”. 

Letano can be used for many different applications: 

interior fl oors, bathrooms, wall coverings, kitchen 

tops, etc. 

Alphabetical Register 

Blue Stone Asia ................................99 

Blue Stone Belgium .........................99 

Azul Valverde ...................................79 

Bianco Rosa ......................................79 

Bianco Sarde F .................................61 

Black Slate Mustang ........................95 

Blanc Carrara C ................................80 

Blanc Carrara CD ..............................80 

Bois Doré ..........................................91 

Caliza San Vincente - 

Gris Catalan ......................................81 

Combe Brune ....................................91 

Coromandel ......................................61 

Crema Bramos ..................................92 

Crema Luna ......................................81 

Crema Marfi l ....................................82 

Crystal Black .....................................97 

Dolomite ...........................................82 

Ghibli ................................................62 

Gres Macau ......................................83 

Indian Lime Black .............................95 

Indian White .....................................62 

Ivory Brown ......................................63 

Jaddish .............................................95 

Juparana Colombo ...........................63 

Jura Gelb ..........................................83 

Jura Graublau ...................................84 

Kashmir Gold ....................................64 

Kashmir White .................................64 

Kobra ................................................65 

Labrador Bleu ...................................66 

Labrador Brown Pearl .......................66 

Labrador Vert ....................................67 

Marron Imperador ............................84 

Massangis Roche Claire Nuancée ...92 

Massangis Roche Jaune Nuancée ..93 

Molianos ..........................................93 

Mountain Pink ..................................67 

Multicolor Red ..................................68 

Nero Marquina .................................85 

Oriental Basalt .................................97 

Padang Hell ......................................68 

Paradiso ............................................69 

Perlato Olimpo Chiaro ......................85 

Perlato Olimpo Daino Reale .............86 

Pietra Gres ........................................86 

Pietra Serena ....................................87 

Porrino C ...........................................69 

Rose Sarde .......................................70 

Rosso Alicante .................................87 

Rustenbuild .....................................70 

Rustenbuild Medium Dark ..............71 

Shivakasi ..........................................72 

Star Galaxy .......................................72 

Supreme Black .................................73 

Talila Grey ........................................74 

Tarn Moyen Foncé ............................75 

Thassos White Extra ........................88 

Tiger Yellow ......................................75 

Travertin Adriano Extra Mastiqué ....88 

Vert de Rajasthan .............................89 

Wiskont White .................................76 

Yellow Rock ......................................76 

All pictures represent the general appearance of the stones. Variations in colour and structure are part of nature and thus unavoidable. 

Brachot-Hermant would like to thank the following companies and people for their 

assistance: 

Allard (Lot - Beersel - B) 

ALN (Deinze - B) 

Architect Willy Verstraete (Gent - B) 

Assenti (Gingelom - B) 

Bearelle (Aarsele - B) 

BW Belgium (Aalst - B) 

Coulon (Ceroux - Mousty - B) 

Culot Louis (Londerzeel - B) 

De Meter Jos (Idegem - B) 

De Tegelhal (Wolvertem - B) 

Devos (Ingelmunster - B) 

Dewan Marmer-Graniet (Sint-Niklaas - B) 

Erven Louis-Ramon (St. Michiels - B) 

Euro-Construct (Nieuwerkerken (Limburg) - B) 

EX-IT Architectuur (Beveren - B) 

Gabriels Geert (Herzele - B) 

Gerrits-Champagne (Alken - B) 

Halschoor (Minderhout - B) 

Helskens (Ledeberg - B) 

H.H.N. ((Ninove - B) 

Huis Gregoor (Munsterbilzen - B) 

Jannes (Ham - B) 

Lambrechts & Nicolaers (Tongeren - B) 

Lanssens (Brugge - B) 

Leclercq (Everberg - B) 

Magma (Tielt - B) 

Marbor (Borgloon - B) 

Messeuw (Waarmaarde - B) 

Mestdagh (Ingelmunster - B) 

Moerman Natuursteen (Berlare - B) 

Moortgat (Melsele - B) 

Morti (Sint-Martens-Leerne - B) 

Parksuite (Blankenberge - B) 

Rumat (Deinze - B) 

Reijnen (Born - B) 

Saillart (Leopoldsburg - B) 

Schamp (Erembodegem - B) 

Smolders (Wellen - B) 

Spijker (Kruibeke - B) 

Vanden Bosch (Rotselaar - B) 

Van Der Gucht Bouw (Temse - B) 

Van Gucht Hubert (Dendermonde - B) 

Van Landeghem (Temse - B) 

Van Raemdonck Interieur (Waasmunster - B) 

Vermoesen Anton (Liedekerke - B) 

Victor-Meyer (Malmédy - B) 

We have tried our best to ensure that the above list contains the names of all companies 

and private individuals who were kind enough to provide us with photographic material. We 

apologise to anyone whose name has inadvertently been omitted.

CHOOSING NATURAL STONE 

It took nature millions of years to create natural stone. Due to this 

natural creation process, every block is unique: The underground 

pressure, the crystallisation, the line structure etc. vary from place 

to place. 

In stone quarries around the world Brachot-Hermant searches for the 

most beautiful that nature can offer. Every natural stone tells its own 

story. Unbelievable colour shades, wonderful structures and an intense 

tangible bond with the primal forces of the earth: Each slab is a 

work of art created by the earth. The label Art by Nature represents 

the most exclusive types of natural stone. 

Brachot-Hermant distributes beautiful natural stone tiles from all 

over the world. Choosing our products of granite, marble, limestone, 

slate, basalt or blue stone, means choosing durability and aesthetic 

quality. 

In the choice of natural stone, not only do the aesthetic aspects 

such as colour and appearance play a role, but also the technical 

characteristics of the stone. The choice of type of natural stone 

should take into account the area and function that the stone will 

be used for: fl oor, wall, kitchen countertop, in a private home or in a 

public building. For a detailed description we refer to the section ‘the 

right choice of natural stone’ on page 14-19. 

Tiles of natural stone from Brachot-Hermant meet the demands 

of modern home comforts. To safeguard the quality for years it is 

important that the natural stone is fi tted and cared for correctly. Your 

supplier will have this information. The natural beauty of each natural 

stone tile, in combination with the selected fi nish, is a guarantee for 

years of problem-free enjoyment indoors and outdoors. 

Choosing natural stone begins... today. This tile catalogue leads you 

through the unique world of natural stone step by step. 

Dirk Van Overberghe Philippe Vaernewyck 

Managing Director Brachot-Hermant Managing Director Brachot-Hermant 

In this Natural Stone Catalogue 

2008/9 you will fi nd hundreds 

of natural stones from all 

over the world. There is an 

enormous choice in granites 

and marbles. Of course you 

will also fi nd limestone, basalt, 

slate and blue stone. 

To make it easier to fi nd your 

way in the extensive selection, 

Brachot-Hermant presents its 

Selections and Collections. 

(p 26 - p 59)


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more than 100 years of 

craft manship 

brachot-hermant 

In 1901 Victor Hermant transformed an old water mill in the 

Belgian town of Hour-Havenne into a sawmill for marble. 

Water was diverted from the River Lesse to power the cutting 

and polishing machines. The fi rm gradually expanded and in 

1906 opened a branch offi ce in Brussels (B). 

With four production plants (two in Belgium, one in Poland and 

one in India), Brachot-Hermant can boast an impressively large 

production capacity. Taken together, the four sites represent a 

working area of some 65,000 m2 . 

Thanks to its hyper-modern machinery, Brachot-Hermant is 

able to market stone in eleven different types of fi nishing: 

polished, ground, honed, sandblasted, fl amed, bushhammered, 

chiselled, taille ancienne, frost fl owers, Anciento 

and Letano . 

In particular, the fact that production is concentrated in our 

own hands at several points around the world allows us to 

guarantee maximum quality, to meet our delivery deadlines 

punctually and to respond fl exibly to the needs of the market.


Brachot-Hermant since 1901 

Our cutting facilities house frame saws, diamond circle saws, diamond wire saws 

and multi-circle saws. These are supplemented with polishing machines, fl ame and 

hammering machines, an Anciento line and a resin line. Brachot-Hermant possesses several 

different production lines for the manufacture of tiles and a separate production line for the 

manufacture of skirtings. The production plant in Deinze (B) even has a calibration machine, 

which allows the calibration of fi nished stone slabs to the same maximum size as the rough 

stone block. 

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natural stone 

fr om the four corners 

of the world 


The quarrying of some stone types takes place in extreme 

climatic conditions: quarries near the equator can be 

hot and wet, whereas the most northerly quarries can often 

be covered by ice and snow. But the result is well worth the 

effort: beautiful natural stone, which enhances the quality and 

comfort of all our lives. 

Brachot-Hermant is fully at home in this world of stone. With 

more than 100 years of experience, its great technical expertise 

and its dedicated and knowledgeable team of salesmen, it can 

offer customers a range of services that are second to none. 

Moreover, its ownership of quarries in Norway, France, Brazil 

and India allows Brachot-Hermant access to top-quality stone 

at source.

LARVIK GRANITE by Brachot-Hermant 


Natural stone can be found in each of the seven continents: from the icy Labrador of 

Norway to the blood-hot African Red of South Africa, from the sultry Giallo Veneziano 

of Brazil to the mysterious Shivakasi of India. Millions of years were necessary for nature to 

give each of these stone types its own specifi c texture and colour. This is what makes every 

slab and every tile unique. 

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At home 

in Europe 


On an average day a total of 15,000 tons of natural stone 

is ‘moved’ through our storage facilities. The effi cient 

control of hundreds of different types of natural stone, 

combined with the wide range of different fi nishings and a 

strict timetable of deliveries, demands specialist expertise and 

excellent process management. For this reason, the Production 

and Administrative Departments have at their disposal the very 

latest logistical software. 

In particular, the depots and the national sales teams ensure 

that close contact is kept with local markets. This gives Brachot- 

Hermant the opportunity to react quickly and professionally to 

the specifi c needs and wishes of different regions. 

All staff in the storage facilities are thoroughly trained to receive 

and dispatch goods/materials safely and effi ciently. To allow 

Brachot-Hermant to pursue a policy of just-in-time deliveries, 

the company possesses its own fl eet of lorries.

At Brachot-Hermant ‘stock’ is not just a word: it is a concept. Our customers can choose from 

a permanently available supply of some 200,000 m2 of slabs and tiles and approximately 

12,000 m3 of blocks. In Deinze (B), but also in Hour-Havenne (B), Poland and India, hundreds 

of blocks of granite, marble, blue stone, slate, etc. from all over the world stand ready 

for immediate processing and shipment. These blocks represent a sawn surface area of 

300,000 m2 . 

Stone quarry 

Covered stock area 

Showroom 

Production 

Sales offi ce 

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the Stone Gallery, 

a source of inspiration 


Thanks to Stone Gallery, Brachot-Hermant has a modern 

extensive showroom where you can peacefully discover 

a comprehensive range of granite, marble, limestone, slate, 

basalt and blue stone. You are dipped in the fascinating world 

of natural stone. Also discover the exclusive Art by Nature - 

natural stones, unique in Europe. (see page 20 to 25) 

But there is more: in our extensive covered stocks, you can 

choose your own unique tiles of natural stone. With the Unicity 

Card, you then contact your natural stone mason or expert, 

who will purchase the tiles of your choice. 

Stone Gallery 

E3-laan 86/92, 9800 Deinze (B) 

tel + 32 (0)9 381 82 82, fax + 32 (0)9 381 81 75 

info@brachot.com, www.brachot.com

Opening hours Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00 non stop 

Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00 

Closed on Sunday and holidays 


Entrance to Stone Gallery is free for everyone. In Stone Gallery you can choose your own 

unique natural stone tiles. The showroom has, however, only an advisory and inspirational 

function. For buying and fi tting the products we happily refer you to the specialised natural 

stone fi tter. 

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Brachot -Hermant 

Online! 


SEARCHING ONLINE WAS NEVER THIS EASY 

With a contemporary, fresh and clear website, Brachot-Hermant offers you a 

unique and user-friendly method to search quickly and effi ciently for the ideal 

natural stone for you. 

BRACHOT-HERMANT ONLINE! 

You can look according to different criteria: application, type, dimensions, 

usage etc. After entering the query, an overview screen listing the natural 

stone types that match your criteria will automatically appear. Every variety 

is illustrated with a picture. This way you will see immediately from which 

colours and structures you can choose. 

From this overview screen you can then click through to the individual stone 

types for a detailed explanation. Incredibly handy! 

2008 - BRACHOT-HERMANT MANT nv - Disclamer - info@brachot.com


CONSULT OUR STOCK ONLINE... 

Is a certain natural stone tile in stock? In which quantity? 

Via the website you will immediately see the current stock levels. As a private 

customer you can contact your local retailer to reserve the natural stone you 

have chosen online. 

...AND ORDER! Only for retailers and fi tters 

For you as natural stone worker or tile business, Brachot-Hermant goes a 

step further. Via a login provided by us (username and password) you’ll get 

not only online access to the stock, but also to the prices. And to make it even 

easier, you can place your order with the “push of a button”! 

There is even more. Your login will take you to the part of the website that is 

reserved for you, where you can quickly consult which materials are popular, 

as well as the latest promotions and the new products. 

The Brachot-Hermant website makes life easier: All information is always 

available, you can consult the website and the stock whenever it suits you! 

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Brachot -Hermant 

Online! 



FOR YOU AS ARCHITECT 

Via your own login you get access to the special part of the website that 

is reserved especially for architects. You can search for natural stone 

varieties, look at the stock, and consult the technical information. For 

every natural stone offered by Brachot-Hermant an extensive and 

detailed technical fi le has been compiled. Requesting such a fi le or 

your login can be done easily via www.brachot.com. 

For technical questions concerning fi tting, use of glue, maintenance etc. you 

can refer to the Brachot-Hermant Stone Expert Centre. 

(StoneExpertCenter@brachot.com) 

Feel free to have a look in our inspiring showroom, Stone Gallery, where 

besides the full range, also the unique Art by Nature natural stones can be 

discovered. 

Brachot-Hermant regularly organises architect days. Would you like to be 

invited to these days? Just send us an e-mail with your details. 

2008 - BRACHOT-HERMANT nv - Disclamer - info@brachot.com

EVERY BLOCK IS UNIQUE, ALSO ONLINE 

Natural stone is a unique product. There are no two blocks identical. Of every 

natural stone lot in stock you can fi nd a picture online. That will give you a 

fi rst impression of colour, shape and structure. To really value the natural 

stone a visit to the Stone Gallery and the stock is of course a must. 

FITTING AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE 

In order to enjoy your natural stone longer it is important that these 

be fi tted and maintained correctly. Out of love for our product and 

respect for our customers, we have put together a fi tting and maintenance 

guide. You can download this free fi tting and maintenance guide from 

www.brachot.com in PDF format. 

STANDARDS AND TESTS FOR NATURAL STONE 


A lot of standards for testing natural stone were until recently based on the 

standards for concrete... Luckily increasingly more European standards 

are established specifi cally for natural stone. You will fi nd an extensive 

description and explanation of the most important tests and standards on 

www.brachot.com. 




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choosing the corr ect 

natural stone 


Natural stone is a collective name for thousands of different 

types of stone, found and quarried throughout the world. 

The appearance and the characteristics of natural stone are 

determined by the manner in which the stone was formed: by 

rivers, by volcanoes, by tectonic folding (mountains). 

Each natural stone is unique, because no two places on earth 

have precisely the same geological composition or experience 

precisely the same geological forces. This means that natural 

stone of the same type can also differ widely. 

The scientifi c classifi cation divides natural stone into three 

categories: magmatic rock, which was created by the cooling 

of liquid magma; sedimentary rock, which was created by the 

compression of loose fragments of existing stone or by the 

deposition of lime particles in water; and metamorphic rock, 

which was created by the transformation of existing magmatic 

or sedimentary rock under high temperature and/or pressure. 

For commercial purposes, natural stone is divided into several 

large groups: granite, marble, limestone, basalt and slate are 

the most important.

GRANITE 

The large group of the granites consists largely of magmatic 

rocks which were formed by the cooling of magma deep 

in the earth’s crust. Their outward appearance is usually 

dappled. Some granites are also metamorphic in origin, 

having been created by the transformation of existing 

magmatic rock under high pressure (for example, during 

the development of mountain ranges). These metamorphic 

granites are typical for their variegated colouring and their 

fl amed structure, which makes every individual tile/slab 

unique. All the granites are renowned for their outstanding 

technical qualities. 

MARBLE 

The group of the marbles contains both metamorphic 

and sedimentary rocks, all of which are composed of 

calciferous particles (calcite). Marble is a relatively 

homogenous and compact natural stone. Because it 

is relatively easy to work, but also because of its wide 

variety of different colours (red, white, pink, etc.), it has 

found many applications in the building industry: fl oors, 

staircases, fi replaces etc. 

BLUE STONE 

Blue stone is a dark and compact limestone, available in 

many different fi nishings (from polished to rough worked). 

This specifi c limestone was created by an accumulation of 

fossil material in a particularly dark ground sort. In addition 

to the famous Belgian Blue Stone, stone of this type is 

also quarried commercially in Vietnam and Ireland. Blue 

stone is suitable for staircases (indoors and outdoors), 

fi replaces, doorsteps etc. 

LIMESTONE 

Limestones are sedimentary rocks created by the 

accumulation and compression of fossils and/or stone 

fragments, such as quartz and calcite. The WHITE STONES 

also consist of compressed accumulations of fossils and/ 

or calcite fragments, with a texture which is soft and 

easily workable. Certain types are suitable for both indoor 

and outdoor use. The majority of these limestones cannot 

be polished and are delivered with a lightly honed fi nish. 

The best known examples are the French white limestones, 

but other high quality types are available from Portugal, 

Turkey etc. These types can be used for fl ooring, fi replaces, 

statues etc. 

BASALT 

Basalts are magmatic rocks, created by the cooling of 

liquid magma on the earth’s surface. Because this cooling 

was relatively rapid, the minerals in the rock had little time 

to complete the crystallisation process. This has resulted 

in a fi ne-grained appearance. In general, basalts are nonporous, 

hard and capable of fi nishing in several different 

manners. Their uses include fl ooring (indoors and outdoors), 

wall covering etc. 

SLATE 

There are many different types of slate, dependent 

upon the clay from which they were formed. Slates are 

highly layered in structure. This gives the surface a ‘split’ 

appearance, but a honed fi nishing is also possible. This 

makes the slates suitable for indoor and outdoor fl ooring, 

and also for use as wall covering. 

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THE RIGHT CHOICE OF NATURAL STONE 

COLOUR 

Every tile in natural stone is unique due to the 

natural forming of the material. The colour is 

100% natural. It is the different minerals in the 

natural stone that create the colour (pallet). 

There are no two tiles the same! Even in one 

quarry the colour can differ within one type of 

stone because of the geological composition of 

the stone. 

The colour also has a different visual impact. 

Light colours enlarge an area, dark colours do 

the opposite. 

TEXTURE 

The origin of a stone and the geological history 

are decisive for the texture. Take for instance 

basalt or granite: both stones are derived from 

solidifi ed magma, but granite has a different 

geological history than basalt. That is why there 

is no visual similarity. Granite appears mostly 

speckled. This is because the mineral grains 

– in different sizes – are obviously different. 

Basalt on the other hand is very fi nely grained in 

appearance because crystallisation of minerals 

has hardly taken place. Marbles have a ‘softer’ 

appearance. This is characterised in the veins 

throughout the stone mass. Limestone has 

fossils such as shells and coral. 

SURFACE FINISH 

The surface fi nish in natural stone strongly 

infl uences the look of the material, but also 

plays a big part in the choice of material for 

a certain use. For exterior use, for example, a 

rougher surface is preferable due to the slip 

danger. With a rougher fi nish the stones are 

lighter in colour. For decorative interior fi nishes 

it is better to choose a polished fi nish, which 

brings out the colour and structure of the natural 

stone better. Take into account that a rough 

surface is less easy to maintain, and a polished 

surface in busy walkways will show scratches 

and wear quicker! 

Calibrato 

With Calibrato Brachot-Hermant offers the 

answer to the need for lightweight slabs and 

tiles. The advanced production process allows 

perfect grading of natural stone slabs and tiles 

to a thickness of only 10 mm. The slab, whatever 

its size, will have an exact even thickness. 

The infl uence of surface fi nishing on colour 

polished honed ground 

Letano Anciento

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

The composition and characteristics of the 

natural stone greatly infl uence the defi nite 

choice. For certain applications the acidresistance 

(in the kitchen) or the absorption 

(kitchen and bathroom) plays a great role. 

These characteristics are directly linked to the 

composition of the natural stone. 

Not all natural stone sorts are frost-proof. This 

is, however, a necessity for a patio tile. Certain 

softer natural stone types cannot be used for 

the fl oor because of their low wear-resistance. 

For more information on technical characteristics 

and applications see also TV 228 on 

www.bbri.be. 

MEASUREMENTS 

Measurements play a part in the choice of 

natural stone tile also. Large sizes enlarge 

an area. Smaller sizes give the opposite effect. 

Natural stone for fl oor and wall use 

can be obtained in tiles in squares or random 

lengths. In areas that are often open to 

temperature differences (for example fl oor 

covering near large windows, above fl oor 

heating or on a patio) we recommend square 

tiles (see also Technical Specifi cation TV 213 

from the BBRI (Belgian Building Research Institute). 

Random lengths are not as suitable for 

these areas. 

The thickness of the natural stone is decided in 

function to the strengths involved and the necessary 

stability. For renovations (where thickness 

and possible weight play a great role) and/or 

glued applications there are graded, thin natural 

stones. 

INTERIOR FLOORS 

Floors in hall and living rooms are well-trodden 

surfaces. A polished surface will wear quicker 

than a rougher surface. It is important to have 

a mat in the hall by the entrance so that dirt and 

sand from outside can be caught, and thus avoid 

wear. Take into account, during laying, that the 

fl oor above fl oor heating will encounter greater 

thermal tension. We suggest in this case not 

to choose random lengths, but square tiles and 

to work with continuous joints. Provide enough 

joint expansion in large areas. 

In a small corridor, elongated tiles, which are 

laid parallel with the walls, create optically a 

Rustenbuild 

chiselled fl amed sandblasted frost fl owers taille ancienne bush-hammered 

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narrowing effect. The laying of elongated tiles 

perpendicular to the walls creates optically an 

enlarging effect. 

THE KITCHEN COUNTER TOP 

When choosing the kitchen counter top take 

into account a higher risk of staining and 

acidic products (vinegar, lemon, etc), and 

an intensive use. Choose preferably granite 

(hard, less porous, acid-proof) rather than 

marble/limestone (softer, not acid-proof) and 

treat the natural stone precautionary with an 

impregnating agent in order to make it water 

and fat repellent. 

THE KITCHEN FLOOR 

The kitchen is the place one walks around 

in most. We advise choosing a rough (not 

glossy) surface to reduce the risk of wear. 

Treat the natural stone precautionary with an 

impregnating agent to make it water and fat 

repellent. 

THE BATHROOM 

Humidity in the bathroom can be very high. 

Choose less absorbent natural stone varieties 

and take the necessary care when tiling. Give 

the natural stone a water repellent treatment 

after tiling, and in shower applications you 

should make sure that the entire construction is 

waterproof (more importantly when fi tting the 

shower cubicle and the tabs). Scale on marble? 

Use acid-free cleaning products! 

THE BATHROOM FLOOR 

For fl oors in bathrooms it is very important that 

they are slip-proof. Polished natural stone is 

slippery, especially when the surface is humid 

as well. We advise a non-polished fl oor (e.g. 

rough, Anciento or Letano ). A precautionary 

treatment of the fl oor in order to make the 

surface water-repellent provides a longer 

enjoyment of your natural stone. 

THE PATIO 

Natural stone tiles lie directly on a frozen subsoil 

and therefore have to pass the most stringent

frost tests. Because patio tiles are exposed to 

large thermal tensions (cooling down at night 

and warming up during the day result in shrinking 

and expanding of the tiles), it is preferable to 

choose square tiles. Keep continuous joints and 

do not work in a crossways pattern. Provide 

enough joint expansion! Patio tiles should also 

be treated for slip-danger. So choose a rougher 

surface fi nish such as fl amed, hammered… 

Thickness of the patio tiles depends on the 

stability of the subsoil, on the laying structure 

and on the weight one might expect on the 

patio. With classic laying and normal weight 

(just people, no cars), a thickness of 2 cm 

suffi ces. For fi tting on tile supports you need a 

greater thickness, and for driveways you should 

choose a thickness of 5 cm or more. 

FAÇADE CLADDING 

For façade cladding the natural stone needs to 

be frost-resistant, but because the stone does 

not come directly in contact with the frozen 

subsoil, a larger variety is suitable for façade 

cladding than for a patio. Take into account that 

porous natural stone will get dirty easier than 

the compact variety. On the coast, for example, 

wind and sand will cause quicker wear of the 

façade. In coastal areas you should therefore 

opt for a more hardened variety of natural stone. 

Is your façade salt-proof? Choose less porous 

material, so that crystallisation of these salts in 

the pores is reduced. 

The thickness of the natural stone depends on 

the type of fi tting, the power of the wind, the 

weight of the elements etc. It’s best to seek the 

advice of a professional. 

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Amazing colourings, unique structures and an intense bond 

with the primal forces of the earth. Natural stones that look 

like works of art, created by nature. 

Millions of years were necessary for nature to create these 

true pearls. Every slab and every tile, even within one type, 

has its own unique structure and colouring. 

Brachot-Hermant always has exclusive types, which 

answer to such exotic names as Portoro, Azul Bahia, Onyx 

Verde, Breccia Oniciata… on stock. 

We love to welcome you to the fascinating and wonderful 

world of Art by Nature in our showroom Stone Gallery in 

Deinze (B).

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Arabescato 

Blanc Sivec 

Azul Bahia 

Blanc Statuaire 

Azzurro Argentino 

Blue Eyes 

Bianco Scin 

Breccia Oniciata

Breccia Pernice 

Forest Black 

Calacatta 

Forest Brown 

Forest Green 

Comblanchien Clair Uni 

Gauguin 

Crema Marfi l Select 

Lappia Green 

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Lemon Ice 

Marmo 

Nero Fossile 

Onyx 

Marinace 

Opera Fantastico 

Marinace Black 

Marinace Red 

Portoro Rosa Norvegia

Rosso Alicante 

Salome 

Rosso Bilbao 

Sodalite Blue 

Travertin Jaune 

Rosso Verona 

Travertin 

Rouge d’Iran 

Rouge de Languedoc 

Vert Antigua 

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L i v i n g S e l e c t i o n 

The Brachot-Hermant Living Selection presents 

for your enjoyment the very best natural 

stone for fl oors, staircases, windowsills 

and wall coverings in your living room, hall 

or bedroom. Our selected range offers the 

very best combination of price, quality and 

technical characteristics. The natural beauty 

of every type of natural stone, enhanced with 

the fi nishing of your choice, will guarantee 

you many years of carefree pleasure in your 

home interior. 

Do you want the colour and the structure of 

your fl oor to be identical to your wall covering, 

your natural stone worktop or your natural 

stone staircase? No problem! Brachot- 

Hermant will cut the tiles to size out of the 

slabs of your choice.

Azul Valverde 

p 79 

Crema Marfi l 

p 82 

Kashmir Gold 

p 64 

Oriental Basalt 

p 97 

Black Slate Mustang 

p 95 

Ghibli 

p 62 

Kashmir White 

p 64 

Rustenbuild 

Medium Dark 

p 71 

Blanc Carrara C 

p 80 

Ivory Brown 

p 63 

Massangis Roche 

Claire Nuancée 

p 92 

Blue Stone Belgium 

p 99 

Crema Bramos 

p 92 

Jura Gelb 

p 83 

Molianos 

p 93 

Pietra Serena 

p 87 

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Classical Collection 

With the Brachot-Hermant Classical Collection 

a hint of nostalgia is never far away and… 

you choose for solid value. Both the marble 

and the speckled granite classic natural stone 

give a timeless character to your interior. The 

Classical Collection is stylishly classic, which 

radiates authenticity!


p 80 


Gris Catalan 

p 81 


p 87 

Pietra Serena 

p 87 

Blanc Carrara CD 

p 80 

Marron Imperador 

p 84 

Nero Marquina 

p 85 

Perlato Olimpo 

Daino Reale 

p 86 


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Travertin Adriano 

Extra Mastiqué 

p 88 

Perlato Olimpo Chiaro 

p 85 

Thassos White Extra 

p 88 

Blue Stone Asia 

p 99 

Combe Brune 

p 91 


p 85 

Vert de Rajasthan 

p 89 


p 99 

Bois Doré 

p 91 


p 99

Crema Bramos 

p 92 

Indian Lime Black 

p 95 

Jaddish 

p 95 


p 95 

Jura Graublau 

p 84 

Star Galaxy 

p 72 


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Black & White Collection 

Brachot-Hermant shows its colours with the 

Black & White Collection. Here black/white 

and natural stone live in perfect harmony with 

your interior. The Black & White Collection 

chooses resolutely for tasteful simplicity, 

conscious recognition and… a trendy 

lifestyle.

Indian White 

p 62 

Star Galaxy 

p 72 

Crystal Black 

p 97 

Tarn Moyen Foncé 

p 75 

Bianco Sarde F 

p 61 

Supreme Black 

p 73 

Nero Marquina 

p 85 


p 97 

Labrador Vert 

p 67 

Wiskont White 

p 76 


p 88 


p 95 

Rustenbuild Medium Dark 

p 71 


p 99 


p 80 

Blanc Bl Carrara C CD 

p 80 


p 95 

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T e r r a C o l l e c t i o n 

The Brachot-Hermant Terra Collection allows 

you to discover the pleasant and soft side of 

natural stone. A warm colour pallet of soft 

shades is a guarantee for that. Through the 

wide spectrum of a shades you are guaranteed 

to fi nd the tile to suit your interior in this 

collection. The Terra Collection is the ideal 

meeting between rest, security and style!

Azul Valverde 

p 79 

Dolomite 

p 82 


p 95 

Bois Doré 

p 91 

Caliza San Vincente- 

Gris Catalan 

p 81 

Pietra Serena 

p 87 


p 95 

Kobra 

p 65 

Crema Bramos 

p 92 

Crystal Black 

p 97 

Jaddish 

p 95 

Rustenbuild 

Medium Dark 

p 71 

Crema Luna 

p 81 


p 97 


p 99 

Supreme Black 

p 73 

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X X L C o l l e c t i o n I n 

Contemporary natural stone tiles in large sizes 

(min. 60 x 60 cm). With an eye for tasteful 

trends. 

That is what you discover in the Brachot- 

Hermant XXL Collection In. Whichever mood 

you hope to achieve in your interior; there is 

always a natural stone to suit you. Light blue 

or brick red. Warm yellow or dark grey. Or 

rather beige or dark green? All you need to do 

now is choose…

Azul Valverde 

p 79 

Jura Gelb 

p 83 

Pietra Serena 

p 87 


p 95 

Crema Bramos 

p 92 

Blanc Carraca C 

p 80 

Jura Graublau 

p 84 


p 95 

Jaddish 

p 95 

Molianos 

p 93 

XXL Collection In 

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Gris Catalan 

p 81 


p 97 

Juparana Colombo 

p 63 

Kobra 

p 65 

Rustenbuild 

p 70 

Crystal Black 

p 97 

Ghibli 

p 62 

Kashmir White 

p 64 

Multicolor Red 

p 68 

Rustenbuild Medium Dark 

p 71

Rustenbuild 

Medium Dark 

p 71 

Shivakasi 

p 72 

Supreme Black 

p 73 

Indian White 

p 62 

Rustenbuild 

Medium Dark 

p 71 

Star Galaxy 

p 72 

Talila Grey 

p 74 

Wiskont White 

p 76 

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K i t c h e n S e l e c t i o n 

The Brachot-Hermant Kitchen Selection 

presents for your enjoyment the very best 

natural stone for kitchen applications: work 

surfaces, wall covering and fl oor. Our selected 

range offers the very best combination of 

price, quality and technical characteristics. 

The natural beauty of every type of natural 

stone, combined with the fi nishing of your 

choice, will guarantee you many years of 

carefree cooking. 

Do you want the colour and the structure of 

your fl oor to be identical to your kitchentop? 

No problem! Brachot-Hermant will cut the 

tiles to size out of the slabs of your choice.

* see slab catalogue 

Ghibli 

p 62 


p 63 

Labrador Blue Extra * 

Labrador Vert 

p 67 

Giallo Veneziano * 

Kashmir White 

p 64 

Labrador Brown Pearl 

p 66 

Madurai Gold * 

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p 68 

Rustenbuild Medium * 

p 71 

Nero Angola * 

Shivakasi Pink *


Star Galaxy 

p 72 

Supreme Black 

p 73 

Rustenbuild Medium * 

p 71 

Vert Tropical * 

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Wellness Selection 

The Brachot-Hermant Wellness Selection 


types of natural stone for use in the bathroom. 

Our selected range offers an outstanding 

combination of price, quality and technical 

characteristics. The natural beauty of every 

type of natural stone, enhanced with the 

fi nishing of your choice, will guarantee you a 

pleasant, comfortable and carefree bathroom 

feeling. 

Do you want the colour and structure of your 

fl oor to be identical to the the covering of 

your bath and shower? No problem! Brachot- 

Hermant will cut the tiles to size out of the 

slabs of your choice.


Gris Catalan 

p 81 

Crema Luna 

p 81 

Rustenbuild 

Medium Dark 

p 71 


p 99 

Bianco Rosa 

p 79 

Crema Marfi l 

p 82 

Supreme Black 

p 73 

Jura Gelb 

p 83 


p 80 

Dolomite 

p 82 


p 89 


p 95 

Crema Bramos 

p 92 

Ghibli 

p 62 

Jaddish 

p 95 

Rustenbuild 

Medium Dark 

p 71 

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Garden & Pool Selection 

The Brachot-Hermant Garden & Pool Selection 


natural stone for outdoor terraces, driveways 

and swimming pool borders. Our selected 

range offers the very best combination of 

price, quality and technical characteristics. 

The natural beauty of every type of natural 

stone, enhanced with the fi nishing of your 

choice, will guarantee you many years of 

carefree pleasure from your terrace, driveway 

and swimming pool.


p 99 


p 99 


p 99 

Black Slate mustang 

p 95 

The natural stone type Blue Stone Asia is very popular as a swimming pool border. There are three 

types available in a sawn surface fi nish with a rounded edge: A: size 60 x 60 cm, thickness 5 cm - 

B: size 60 x 35 cm, thickness 5 cm - C: size 35 x 35 cm, thickness 5 cm 

A B C 


p 99 


p 99 


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Crystal Black 

p 97 

Kobra 

p 65 

Kobra 

p 65 

Massangis Roche 

Jaune Nuancée 

p 93 


p 95 

Talila Grey 

p 74 

Kobra 

p 65 

Porrino C 

p 69 

The natural stone type Kobra, in a fl amed fi nish, is ideal for swimming pool borders. There are three types 

available with a wavy edge: A: size 60 x 35 cm, thickness 4-8 cm - B: size 60 x 60 cm, thickness 4-8 cm - 

C: size 35 x 35 cm, thickness 4-8 cm 

A 

B 

C

Rustenbuild 

p 70 

Rustenbuild 

p 70 

Yellow Rock 

p 76 

Crema Bramos 

p 92 

Rustenbuild 

p 70 

Yellow Rock 

p 76 

Jaddish 

p 95 

Crystal Black 

p 97 


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XXL Collection Out 

With natural stone tiles from the Brachot- 

Hermant XXL Collection Out you take outdoorliving 

to a higher level. The size of the tiles 

(min. 60 x 60 cm) not only creates a different 

dimension to your garden, but also allows you 

to be creative with the outside area.


p 95 

Crystal Black 

p 97 

Kobra 

p 65 

Rustenbuild 

p 70 


p 95 

Ghibli 

p 62 

Arduin Azië 

p 99 

Talila Grey 

p 74 

Jaddish 

p 95 

Kobra 

p 65 

Porrino C 

p 69 

Yellow Rock 

p 76 

Crystal Black 

p 97 

Kobra 

p 65 

Rustenbuild 

p 70 

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In & Out Collection 

Natural stone tiles from the Brachot-Hermant 

In & Out Collection are suitable for both interior 

and exterior use. The interior is joined to 

the patio in a unique way. You will feel as if 

you’re in your own outdoor living room, now 

that the borders between interior and exterior 

are fading away…

Ghibli 

p 62 


p 95 

Crema Bramos 

p 92 


p 99 

Kobra 

p 65 

Jaddish 

p 95 

Crystal Black 

p 97 


p 99 


p 95 

Rustenbuild 

p 70 

Rustenbuild 

p 70 

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Volcano Wall Collection 

The Brachot-Hermant Volcano Wall 

Collection covers all the granites that you 

can use for wall covering in the bathroom, 

kitchen, living room etc. With the calibration 

of tiles, Brachot-Hermant is able to meet 

the demand for natural stone tiles for walls. 

The advanced production process allows 

perfect calibration to a thickness of only 10 

mm. This assures that all tiles have an exact 

even thickness. 

This range of “light’ granite wall tiles can also 

be used as fl oor tiles.

Coromandel 

p 61 

Shivakasi 

p 72 

Rose Sarde 

p 70 

Indian White 

p 62 

Paradiso 

p 69 

Ghibli 

p 62 

Shivakasi 

p 72 

Ivory Brown 

p 63 


p 63 

Kashmir Gold 

p 64 


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Kashmir White 

p 64 

Padang Hell 

p 68 

Labrador Vert 

p 67 

Porrino C 

p 69 

Rustenbuild 

Medium Dark 

p 71 

Kobra 

p 65 

Labrador Bleu 

p 66 

Mountain Pink 

p 67 


p 68 

Rustenbuild 

Medium Dark 

p 71


p 66 

Talila Grey 

p 74 

Yellow Rock 

p 76 

Supreme Black 

p 73 

Tiger Yellow 

p 75 

Star Galaxy 

p 72 


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River Wall Collection 

The Brachot-Hermant River Wall Collection 

encompasses all the marbles that you can use 

for wall covering in the bathroom, living room 

etc. With the calibration of tiles, Brachot- 

Hermant is able to meet the demand for 

natural stone tiles for walls. The advanced 

production process allows perfect calibration 

to a thickness of only 10 mm. This assures 

that all tiles have an exact even thickness. 

This range of ‘light’ marble wall tiles can also 

be used as fl oor tiles.


p 89 


p 84 

Crema Luna 

p 81 

Perlato Olimpo 

Daino Reale 

p 86 


p 87 

Blanc Carraca C 

p 80 

Crema Marfi l 

p 82 


p 88 

Nero Marquina 

p 85 

Bianco Rosa 

p 79 

Jura Gelb 

p 83 

River Wall Collection 

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60 g 

The temperatures deep beneath the earth’s 

crust are extremely high. As a result, stone at 

this depth is only to be found in liquid form. This 

red-hot, liquid stone is known by the generic term 

‘magma’. Via a series of so-called ‘weak spots’ 

in the crust, this magma attempts to rise to the 

surface. These weak spots can be volcanoes or 

some other ‘split’ in the earth’s outer skin. 

However, in many places the continental plates 

are simply too thick to allow the magma to 

escape. It remains trapped under the ground, 

gradually cools (from a temperature of more 

than 1,000° C) and eventually solidifi es. In this 

manner, magmatic plutonic rock is formed. 

The relatively slow speed of the cooling allows 

large crystals to develop, measuring from a few 

millimetres to 1-2 centimetres. This development 

gives the granites in question a speckled or 

dappled appearance. 

The earth’s crust is made up of a number of 

continental plates, which are continually in 

movement. When these plates collide, they 

create huge underground stresses, which can 

result in earthquakes. A similar process was involved 

in the creation of mountains. The stresses 

related to these phenomena are immense, so 

much so that they can change the structure and 

appearance of stone trapped underground. 

Magmatic plutonic rock which was transformed 

in this pressurised manner is known as metamorphic 

granite. Metamorphic granite can easily be 

recognised by its spectacular fl amed structure 

in different colours. 

If you choose a granite fl oor, you will be 

choosing a fl oor which radiates luxury and 

charm, whilst at the same time offering a maximum 

of comfort and ambience. Granite requires 

almost no maintenance, is resistant to intensive 

use and remains visually attractive in all circumstances. 

It is acid-free, scratch-resistant and almost 

non-porous. 

Granite is highly suitable for external use, being 

frost resistant as well as water repellent. 

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Coromandel 

Bianco Sarde F 

Coromandel 

granite 

· Italy 

· approximately 540 million years (Cambrian) 

r. lengths 40 cm 1,5 cm 

· India 

· more than 590 million years (Precambrian) 

30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

r. lengths 40 cm * 1,5 cm 

* on order 

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Ghibli Indian White 

Ivor 

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Ghibli 

· India 


30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

60x60 cm * 1,5 cm 

60x60 cm 2 cm 



Indian White 

· India 

· approximately 1100 million years (Precambrian) 

30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

60x60 cm 1,5 cm 


* on order

Ivory Brown 


granite 

· India 


30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 


· India 


30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

60x60 cm 1,5 cm 


Brown Juparana Colombo 


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Kashmir Gold 


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Kashmir Gold 

· India 


30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 


Kashmir White 

· India 


30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

61x30,5 cm 1 cm 

60x60 cm 1,5 cm 


Kashmir White

Kobra 

Also available in swimming pool borders 

(see Garden & Pool Selection p 48) 

Kobra 

30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

Kobra 

granite 

· China 


40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

40x40 cm 3 cm 

40x40 cm 3 cm 

40x40 cm 3 cm 

60x60 cm 2 cm 

60x60 cm 2 cm 

60x60 cm 3 cm 

60x60 cm 3 cm 

61x30,5 cm 1 cm 

75x40 cm 2 cm 

75x40 cm 2 cm 

80x80 cm 3 cm 

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Labrador Bleu 

· Norway 

· approximately 250 million years (Permian) 

30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 



· Norway 


30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

Labrador Bleu Labrad

or Vert Mountain Pink 

Labrador Vert 

Mountain Pink 

granite 

· Norway 

· approximately 250 million years (Permian) 

30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 


· China 


30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

75x40 cm 1,5 cm 

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Multicolor Red Padang Hell Paradiso 

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· India 


30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

60x60 cm 1,5 cm 


Padang Hell 

· China 


40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

61x30,5 cm 1 cm

Paradiso 

Porrino C 

Porrino C Porrino C 

granite 

· India 



· China 


30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

60x60 cm 3 cm 

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Rustenbuild ® Rustenbuild ® Rustenbuild ® Rustenbuild ® 

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Rose Sarde 

· Italy 

· 570-245 million years (Paleozoïcum) 


Rustenbuild ® 

· South Africa 

· approximately 1 billion years (Precambrian) 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

60x60 cm 3 cm 

60x60 cm 3 cm

granite 

Rustenbuild ® Medium Dark 

· South Africa 

· approximately 1 billion years (Precambrian) 

30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

60x60 cm 1,5 cm 

60x60 cm 1,5 cm 

60x60 cm 1,5 cm 

61x30,5 cm 1 cm 

r. lengths 30 cm ** 1,5 cm 

r. lengths 30 cm ** 1,5 cm 




** according to availability 

Rustenbuild ® Rustenbuild ® Medium Dark Rustenbuild ® Medium Dark Rustenbuild ® 

Medium Dark 

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Shivakasi Star Galaxy 

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Shivakasi 

· India 


30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

60x60 cm 1,5 cm 



Star Galaxy 

· India 


30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

60x60 cm * 1,5 cm 

61x30,5 cm 1 cm 


* on order

Supreme Black Supreme Black 

house of architects - EX-IT architecture - www.ex-it.be 

Supreme Black 

granite 

· China 


30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

60x60 cm 1,5 cm 

60x60 cm 1,5 cm 

61x30,5 cm 1 cm 



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Talila Grey 

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Talila Grey 

· China 


30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

40x40 cm 3 cm 

60x60 cm 1,5 cm 

60x60 cm 1,5 cm 

60x60 cm 3 cm 

61x30,5 cm 1 cm 

75x40 cm 1,5 cm 

75x40 cm 2 cm 

Talila Grey



Tiger Yellow 

granite 

· France 

· 280 million years (Carboniferous) 


· China 


61x30,5 cm 1 cm 

75x40 cm 1,5 cm 

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Yellow Rock Yellow Rock 

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Wiskont White 

· India 

· approximately 1,1 billion years (Precambrian) 

60x60 cm 1,5 cm 


Yellow Rock 

· China 


30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

40x40 cm 3 cm 

40x40 cm 3 cm 

60x60 cm 3 cm 

61x30,5 cm 1 cm 

75x40 cm 1,5 cm 

75x40 cm 2 cm

granite 

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78 

‘The Marble City’: this is how the ancient Rome 

of the emperors was frequently described. And 

indeed, marble has been associated with luxury 

and comfort since ancient times. Palaces, 

country homes and luxury hotels were - and 

often still are - excessively decorated with 

marble fl oors, marble facades, marble statues, 

etc. 

In simple, everyday language the term ‘marble’ 

is used to describe a limestone which is capable 

of being polished. However, true marble is not 

a limestone: it is a metamorphic variant of 

limestone. 

Metamorphosis means ‘change’. In a geological 

context, metamorphic change means a change 

in the minerals, the structure or the chemical 

composition of a stone, usually under extreme 

temperature or pressure (such as are released 

during the creation of mountains). The result 

is the formation of a completely new kind of 

stone. 

Marble is a metamorphic rock, with a limestone 

origin. It is this fact which often leads to confusion 

between the two types of stone. Whilst it is true 

that marble and limestone do share a number 

of common features - for example, neither of 

them is particularly resistant to acid - there are 

nonetheless more differences than similarities. 

Marble is “harder”, more homogenous and more 

compact than limestone (due to its exposure 

to high temperatures and pressure). This also 

makes it easier to work and helps to account for 

the typical ‘lightness’ it exudes. 

Marble is never obtrusive or excessive. On the 

contrary, it is elegant, timeless - and much 

more affordable than many people think. The 

passage of time simply makes a marble fl oor 

even more beautiful: a process of ‘ageing 

gracefully’ which can be seen in classical 

buildings throughout the world. Marble fl oors are 

available in many different colours (red, white, 

pink, etc.), are resistant to normal use and (with 

correct treatment) are almost maintenance-free. 

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Azul Valverde 

Bianco Rosa 

marble 

· Portugal 

· 145-99 million years (lower Cretaceous) 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

60x60 cm 2 cm 

· Turkey 

· 290-250 million years (Permian) 

30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 


Azul Valverde Bianco Rosa Bianco Rosa 

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Blanc Carrara C Blanc Carrara C 

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· Italy 

· 200-145 million years (Jurassic) 

30x30 cm 1,5 cm 

30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

60x60 cm 2 cm 


Blanc Carrara CD 

· Italy 


40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

Blanc C

arrara CD 

Caliza San Vincente - Gris Catalan 

· Spain 

· more than 50 million years 

Crema Luna 

Crema Luna 

60x60 cm 2 cm 

60x60 cm 2 cm 

· Turkey 


30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 


marble 

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Crema Marfi l Crema Marfi l 

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Crema Marfi l 

· Spain 

· approximately 60 million years (Eocene) 

30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

r. lengths 40 cm 2 cm 

Dolomite 

· Germany 

· 99-65 million years (upper Cretaceous) 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

Dolomite Dolomite

Gres Macau 

· China 


40x40 cm 1,8 cm 

60x60 cm 1,8 cm 

Jura Gelb 

30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

60x60 cm 2 cm 


Gres Macau Jura Gelb 

marble 

· Germany 

· 160-145 million years (upper Jurassic) 

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Jura Graublau 

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Jura Graublau 

· Germany 

· 160-145 million years (upper Jurassic) 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

60x60 cm 2 cm 



· Spain 

· 135-66 million years (Cretaceous) 

30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

Jura Graublau Nero Marquina 

Nero

arquina 

Nero Marquina 

· Spain 

· 54-34 million years (Eocene) 



30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

· Italy 

· 65-3 million years (Tertiary) 



marble 

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Perlato Olimpo Daino Reale 

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Perlato Olimpo Daino Reale 

· Italy 

· 65-3 million years (Tertiary) 

30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 



Pietra Gres 

· China 


40x40 cm 1,8 cm 

60x60 cm 1,8 cm 

Pietra Gres 

Pietra Serena


Pietra Serena 


marble 

· Italy 

· 66-26 million years (lower Tertiary) 

60x60 cm 2 cm 

· Spain 

· approximately 60 million years (Palaeocene) 

30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

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· Greece 

· approximately 490 million years (Cambrian) 

30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

Travertin Adriano Extra Mastiqué 

· Italy 

· approximately 12000 years (Holocene) 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

Travertin Adriano Extra Mastiqué



30,5x30,5 cm 1 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

marble 

· India 

· approximately 140 million years (Jurassic) 

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90 

In 1941 Walter Kent and Nat Burton composed 

their famous and melancholy song, ‘The White 

Cliffs of Dover’. These spectacular and beautiful 

cliffs, rising more than 20 metres out of the 

sea along many kilometres of coastline near the 

English port of Dover, were often the last sight 

that many British soldiers had of their homeland 

during the two world wars. 

Calcite is the common chemical component of 

chalk, limestone and the other ‘marble-type’ 

stones. This latter term refers to the group of 

highly compact, marble-like limestones which 

are capable of being polished. These 

substances are all related to each other 

geologically, but they can all have different 

properties. Chalk and lime can be soft and 

granular; limestone and the other ‘marble-type’ 

stones can be compact and hard. 

Limestone is a sedimentary rock. Sediment is 

the name for particles or grains transported 

and deposited by wind or water. Lime, sand 

and grit are all examples of sediment. Chemical 

processes cause the particles of sediment to 

cling together. These processes are very slow, 

but can eventually lead to the creation of hard 

stone. This is what happened – over several 

million years – during the formation of limestone: 

a stone you never grow tired of looking at. 

There is something Mediterranean about a 

limestone fl oor. It is a simple but stylish natural 

stone, which can bring a special charm to any 

interior. The most typical features of a limestone 

fl oor are the veining and the fossilised remains 

of plants and animals. As with marble, fl oors in 

limestone have the ability to ‘age gracefully’. 

They are also resistant to normal use and are 

easy to maintain. 

Although limestone is ‘softer’ than granite, the 

selection of natural stones made by Brachot- 

Hermant is suitable for numerous applications. 

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limestone 

Bois Doré 

· France 

· 175-160 million years (middle Jurassic) 

50x50 cm 2 cm 


Combe Brune 

· France 


50x50 cm 2 cm 


Bois Doré Combe Brune Combe Brune 

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Crema Bramos Massangis Roche Claire Nuancée Massangis Roche Claire Nuancée 

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Crema Bramos 

· Portugal 


40x40 cm 2 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

60x60 cm 2 cm 

r. lengths 40 cm 2 cm 

Massangis Roche Claire Nuancée 

· France 

· approximately 150 million years (middle Jurassic) 

40x40 cm 2 cm

Massangis Roche Jaune Nuancée Molianos 

limestone 

Massangis Roche Jaune Nuancée 

· France 

· approximately 150 million years (middle Jurassic) 

40x40 cm 2,5 cm 

Molianos 

· Portugal 

· 175-160 million years (middle Jurassic) 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

60x60 cm 2 cm 

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94 s 

‘From mud to stone’ is a simplistic (and slightly 

unfair) description of the process involved in 

the creation of slate. Yet it also contains a good 

deal of truth. The basis of slate is clay mud, a 

substance with much water and a high level of 

porosity. Under the pressure created by the 

later deposition of other material during millions 

of years, the water was eventually pressed out 

of the clay layers. The result was a rock known 

as clay stone or shale. 

The enormous forces involved during later mountain 

chains formation, further changed the form 

and structure of this shale. So it was that slate 

came into being – a stone whose most unique 

characteristic is the ease with which it can be 

split. 

There are various types of slate, depending 

upon the type of clay from which they originate. 

Important factors are the organic content, the 

grain size and the mineralogy. Other properties 

related to these matters include ‘splitability’, 

frost-resistance and hardness. Moreover, slate is 

water repellent and light resistant. 

The naturally split surface is slightly rough, but 

is pleasing to both the touch and the eye. As 

with limestone, slate is a stone which you never 

grow tired of looking at. Its durability and its 

sober beauty are long-lasting. Moreover, slate 

is water repellent and light resistant. The highly 

layered structure of slate gives the surface a 

‘split’ appearance, which makes it suitable for 

interior fl oors. Because the stone is ‘fatty’ and 

contains few pores, it is easy and practical to 

maintain. 

Because slate is water repellent and light 

resistant, it is also suited for terraces. Not 

all slates are frost resistant. The selection of 

Brachot-Hermant is nevertheless frost resistant. 

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Jaddish 

slate 

· Brazil 

· 2500-700 million years (Precambrian) 

60x40 cm 1,3 cm 

60x60 cm 1,3 cm 

80x80 cm 1,5 cm 

· India 


40x40 cm 2 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

60x60 cm 1,5 cm 

90x90 cm 3 cm 

· Brazil 

· 2500-700 million years (Precambrian) 

60x60 cm 1,3 cm 

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96 b 

Magma can best be described as hot and 

liquid stone, found deep beneath the earth’s 

crust. This magma tries to make its way to the 

earth’s surface, via so-called ‘weak spots’, such 

as volcanoes or other natural fi ssures. When the 

magma comes into contact with water or air it 

cools rapidly, leading to the creation of solid 

stone. This stone is known as basalt. 

Most famously in Iceland and Hawaii, but also in 

India and at several other locations around the 

globe, it is still possible to see the spectacular 

solidifi ed remains of gigantic lava fl ows, sometimes 

kilometres long. Pure natural beauty. 

Because of the rapid cooling process, the 

minerals in basalt had insuffi cient time to 

crystallise fully, in contrast with granite, also 

a magmatic rock. Granite originates from the 

cooling of magma in the earth’s crust. 

This incomplete crystallisation gives the stone a 

fi nely grained appearance. The intense colour 

also lends it a unique and much-prized quality. 

Most types (but by no means all) are hard and 

only slightly porous, making them ideal for use 

as interior fl oors and a terrace tile. The selection 

offered by Brachot-Hermant meets the necessary 

requirements. 

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Crystal Black 


Crystal Black Crystal Black Oriental Basalt 

basalt 

· China 


40x40 cm 2 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

40x40 cm 3 cm 

60x60 cm 2 cm 

60x60 cm 2 cm 

60x60 cm 2 cm 

60x60 cm 3 cm 

· Vietnam 


40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

60x60 cm 2 cm 

70x70 cm 2 cm 

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98 b 

Blue stone, like limestone, is a sedimentary 

deposit. Formed many hundreds of millions of 

years ago, it is a silent witness to the evolutionary 

processes of the earth. 

Blue stone is full of the remains of petrifi ed 

shells and plants, which can still be seen in the 

polished surface of the fi nished tile. In general, 

blue stone is hard but it is also easy to work, 

making it much valued amongst artists and 

sculptors. Colours range from shades of blue 

to almost black, depending upon the chosen 

fi nish. Blue stone is a much-loved type of natural 

stone, with a long and successful tradition. 

In the past, numerous churches, abbeys and 

other monumental buildings were decorated with 

blue stone fl oors. In more recent years, many 

interior designers have rediscovered the charm 

of these patina-tiled fl oors for domestic use. It 

is also popular for terrace fl oors and swimming 

pool borders. 

Blue stone is a natural stone with a simple, 

honest and natural elegance. Moreover, the 

older it gets, the more beautiful it becomes. In 

addition, it is hard wearing and almost impervious 

– and therefore ideal as a fl ooring material. 

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Also available in swimming pool borders 

(see Garden & Pool Selection p 47) 

blue stone 


· Vietnam 

· 350-270 million years (Carboniferous-Permian) 

15x15 cm 2,5 cm 

15x15 cm 5 cm 

20x20 cm 2 cm 

20x20 cm 2 cm 

20x20 cm 2,5 cm 

30x30 cm 2,5 cm 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

40x40 cm 2,5 cm 

40x40 cm 2,5 cm 

40x40 cm 2,5 cm 

40x40 cm 3 cm 

60x60 cm 2 cm 

60x60 cm 2 cm 

80x80 cm 3 cm 


· Belgium 

· approximately 345 million years (lower Carboniferous) 

40x40 cm 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm * 1,5 cm 

40x40 cm 2 cm 

40x40 cm * 2 cm 


r. lengths 40 cm * 1,5 cm 

* Blue Stone Belgium Select 

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