Indian Summer – Slate Nº 11
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Nº 11 / 17 · Translation missing: en.Slate · India

Indian Summer

Rust, amber and ochre – a slate in the colours of autumn.

Rock type
Slate
Origin
Rajasthan · India
Surface
split, matte
Hardness (Mohs)
3–4
Made in this stone (1) ↓

The story

Indian Summer is a slate that shows colour where others stay grey. Its tones of rust, amber and ochre come from iron oxides that entered the clay layers as the rock formed – the same chemistry that colours autumn leaves, only in stone. Because the iron was distributed differently in every layer, no veneer resembles the next: sometimes bands, sometimes clouds, sometimes a single rust-red fleck.

Like every slate it is split, not polished. The surface is matte and finely textured, warm under the fingers.

Properties

Split, never polished. Matte, tactile and with a texture you could recognise with your eyes closed.

Family
Translation missing: en.Slate
Hardness (Mohs)
3–4
Processing
split by hand, never polished
Surface
split, matte

For comparison: fingernail 2.5 · glass 5.5 · quartz 7. Values apply to the rock family.

Care

Clean with the Stone Cleaner only. Do not polish: wax settles into the open surface and dries unevenly.

Care instructions →

Made in this stone · 1

iPhone case in Indian Summer slate in warm autumn tones, standing on a light pedestal

Slate Case · Indian Summer

€55,00

Frequently asked questions about Indian Summer

Where does Indian Summer come from?

Indian Summer comes from Rajasthan · India. Rock type: Slate.

Is the Indian Summer at ROXXLYN real stone?

Yes. Indian Summer is real natural stone, not a print and not a film. Because every piece is cut from the block, every grain is unique.

What does Indian Summer feel like?

Indian Summer is split, not polished. The surface stays matte with a texture you can feel.

How do I care for Indian Summer?

Clean with the Stone Cleaner only. Do not polish: wax settles into the open surface and dries unevenly. Care instructions

What happens if Indian Summer breaks?

Every piece comes with a Stone Passport. If the stone breaks within 12 months of delivery, we make the same model in the same type of stone again at half price, once per passport, plus shipping. More about the Stone Passport