Description:

  • Origin: Eastern Desert / Aswan region, Egypt

  • Stone Type: Natural intrusive igneous rock (True Granite)

  • Color Palette: Deep, rich dark-brown to black-charcoal tones with fine mineral crystallization, often commercialized under dark Egyptian granite selections

  • Recommended Applications: Heavy-traffic commercial flooring, kitchen countertops, exterior wall cladding, structural building facades, and monuments

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

Technical Data

Technical specifications and physical property test results for Egyptian Kemt (Kemet) Granite:

Physical PropertyStandard Test MethodTypical Specification Range / Value
Density (Bulk Specific Gravity)ASTM C 97$2,650 – 2,720 \text{ kg/m}^3$
Water Absorption (by weight)ASTM C 97$0.12\% – 0.35\%$
Compressive StrengthASTM C 170$160 – 200 \text{ MPa}$ (~23,200 – 29,000 psi)
Flexural StrengthASTM C 880$14 – 20 \text{ MPa}$ (~2,030 – 2,900 psi)
Abrasion ResistanceASTM C 241 / C 1353$36 – 44 \text{ Ha}$
HardnessMohs Scale6 – 7