Ouro Velho

Granite / gneiss

A yellow, gold, beige granite with a documented natural-stone character. The recorded appearance includes commercial Brazilian slab/block material; pattern varies by quarry bench. Recorded applications include countertops, floors, cladding and exterior paving.

Stone familyGranite

Primary colourYellow

Low-Medium verification · Reference STN-0001093

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Specification snapshot

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Mohs hardness6-7

Water absorption0.10-0.40 %

Compressive strength120-240 MPa

Flexural strength10-25 MPa

Density2630-2850 kg/m³

PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes: Polished, honed, leathered, flamed, brushed
Typical uses: Countertops, floors, cladding, exterior paving, stairs, monuments
Exterior suitability: High
Frost resistance: Good
Recorded colour palette: Yellow, Gold, Beige
Slab variation: V3 Moderate variationModerate variation: veining, colour or pattern can change between slabs.