Porphyry Sales - Porphyry Specialists
  Kevin Avants  T 505 982 2892 | M 505 780 1061 | info@avantsstone.com
Porphyry
 
 

Porphyry stone has been used for paving since ancient times. Many of these roads, plazas and walkways are still in use today – testament to its durability. It is distinguished by the richness of its coloration– porphyry means purple in Greek – and its characteristic purplish- red or greenish- brown color have made it a popular choice over centuries as a building material.

Porphyry – extrusive ignimbrite – is formed under such intense heat and pressure that it is denser than most granite. Because of its density, Porphyry is non-absorbent. That feature makes it impervious to cracking – water can't penetrate to freeze and expand as with other stones. Porphyry has an even yet textured surface. Due to the hardness of the minerals it contains, Porphyry pavers do not become smooth from wear or slippery when wet.

Variation in color is a significant characteristic of Porphyry stone. Predominant colors are grey and red, but can range into reddish-brown, violet-grey, even pink, with rare intrusions of brown, green or gold. Occasionally, the stone will reveal the delicate tracery of fossils, contributing to its complexity and uniqueness.

In general, grey Porphyry is more uniform, and reads as more solidly grey once installed. The red stone is rich with earthy warm hues.


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TEAR SHEETS (pdf)

- Copper Mountain

- Storm Gray

- Patagonia Sierra Porphyry

- GftK joint mortar


For extra information also reference
Milestoneimports.com

 

 
 

 

 
  Colors  
 


COPPER MOUNTAIN

The classic Porphyry. The quarry has been continuously producing this Porphyry with its alluring bold mixture of terra cotta, rose, gray, green, purple & gold since 1996. It is available in 3 sizes of cubes, 5 different widths and 4 thicknesses.

     
   

STORM GRAY
Predominately Gun Metal Grey with approximately
5 % each rusty reds and golds. A very high quality, hard to find, Patagonian Porphyry produced to very high standards. This is an exceptional Porphyry It is available in 2", 3" & 4" cubes, 2" & 3" thickness +/- 1/2" and 5 different widths from 4" - 16" . Snap cut and sawn edges available.
     
   

PATAGONIA SIERRA
This is a new Porphyry for us, bringing in our first containers in the Spring of 2008. It is a large quarry with consistent color that produces the largest sizes available, up to 16”x 16” and available in 2” or 3” thickness with snap cut or saw cut edges.
     
  Sizes  
 

CUBES
1/4” - 2 1/4” cubes (21 lbs/sf)
2 1/4” - 3 1/4” cubes (26 lbs/sf)
3 1/4” - 4 1/4” cubes (36 lbs/sf)
     
   

SNAPCUT PAVERS & VENEER
Available in square or random lengths
1 1/4” - 2 1/4” thick (21lbs/sf)
2 1/4” - 3 1/4” thick (26lbs/sf)
SNAP CUT SIZES
4”x4”, 6“x6”, 8”x8”, 10”x10”, 12”x12”
All widths come in random lengths
     
   

SAWNEDGE PAVERS & VENEER
Available in square or random lengths
1 1/4” - 2 1/4” thick (21lbs/sf)
SAWN EDGE SIZES
4”x4”, 6“x6”, 8”x8”, 10”x10”, 12”x12”
All widths come in random lengths
     
   

RANDOM FLAGGING
1 ton = approx. 100 sf
1 3/4” - 2 1/4” thick
     
   

SMOLLERI
(STRIP VENEER)
1 ton = approx. 60 sf
1 1/4” - 2 1/4” thick
2 1/4” - 3 1/4” thick
     
 

 Avants STONE, Kevin Avants, T 505 982 2892, M 505 780 1061, info@avantsstone.com, 1061 Pen Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505
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Patterns
multi centered fans
Multi-centered Fans

double fans
Double Fans
overlapping arcs Overlapping Arcs

concentric circles
Concentric Circles
parallel rows
Parallel Rows

alternating overlapping arcs
Alternating Overlapping Arcs
merging patterns
Merging Patterns

roman pattern
Custom Roman Pattern with Accent
running bond
Running Bond

veneer wall
Strip Veneer