Black Aswan

Description:

  • Origin: Aswan region, Egypt

  • Stone Type: Natural intrusive igneous rock (True Granite / Diorite-Gabbro commercial variant)

  • Color Palette: Deep dark black to charcoal tone, featuring a dense, fine-to-medium uniform grain structure

  • Recommended Applications: Heavy-duty commercial flooring, kitchen countertops, exterior wall cladding, structural pillars, monuments, and memorial designs

  • Common Finishes: Polished, Flamed, Honed, Brushed, and Bush-hammered

Technical Data

Technical specifications and physical property test results for Egyptian Black Aswan Granite:

Physical PropertyStandard Test MethodTypical Specification Range / Value
Density (Bulk Specific Gravity)ASTM C 97$2,700 – 2,780 \text{ kg/m}^3$
Water Absorption (by weight)ASTM C 97$0.10\% – 0.30\%$
Compressive StrengthASTM C 170$180 – 220 \text{ MPa}$ (~26,100 – 31,900 psi)
Flexural StrengthASTM C 880$16 – 24 \text{ MPa}$ (~2,320 – 3,480 psi)
Abrasion ResistanceASTM C 241 / C 1353$40 – 48 \text{ Ha}$
HardnessMohs Scale6 – 7