Cygnus

Granite

Documented as a granite, this stone has a black, gold, beige palette. The recorded appearance includes dramatic constellation movement. Recorded applications include blocks, slabs, worktops and wall cladding.

Stone familyGranite

Primary colourBlack

Market-name verified; quarry/operator to enrich verification · Reference STN-0001256

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Specification snapshot

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Mohs hardness6-7

Water absorption0.1-0.6 %

Compressive strength100-250 MPa

Flexural strength10-25 MPa

Density2600-2800 kg/m³

PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes: Polished; honed; leathered; brushed; flamed/sawn where suitable
Typical uses: Blocks; slabs; worktops; wall cladding; flooring; bathrooms; feature walls; furniture surfaces
Exterior suitability: Good for slabs/cladding/worktops when specified correctly; verify finish and absorption
Frost resistance: Generally good; verify by technical datasheet for each quarry batch
Recorded colour palette: Black, Gold, Beige
Slab variation: V4 Substantial variationSubstantial variation: strong movement and contrast can differ significantly between slabs.