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Granite

North West Nero Impala Type Granite

Granite

Documented as a granite, this stone has a black, dark grey palette. Appearance can vary by bench and block selection. Recorded applications include slabs, blocks, tiles and countertops.

Stone familyGranite
Primary colourBlack

Medium-Low verification · Reference STN-0003929

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Specification snapshot

Indicative catalogue data. Verify the exact stone, finish, thickness and current test certificates before specification.

Mohs hardness6-7
Water absorption0.05-0.60 %
Compressive strength100-300 MPa
Flexural strength10-30 MPa
Density2600-3050 kg/m³
PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes
Polished, honed, flamed, leathered, brushed, sandblasted
Typical uses
Slabs, blocks, tiles, countertops, flooring, cladding, monuments, landscape
Exterior suitability
High
Frost resistance
Good
Recorded colour palette
Black, Dark Grey
Slab variation