Red Aswan

Description:

  • Origin: Aswan quarries, Egypt

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

  • Color Palette: Rich, vibrant red background dominated by deep red, pink, and black mineral crystals with a uniform, coarse-grained texture

  • Recommended Applications: High-end architectural cladding, heavy-traffic commercial flooring, kitchen countertops, monuments, and exterior decorative facades

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

Technical Data

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

Physical PropertyStandard Test MethodTypical Specification Range / Value
Density (Bulk Specific Gravity)ASTM C 97$2,640 – 2,710 \text{ kg/m}^3$
Water Absorption (by weight)ASTM C 97$0.12\% – 0.35\%$
Compressive StrengthASTM C 170$170 – 210 \text{ MPa}$ (~24,600 – 30,450 psi)
Flexural StrengthASTM C 880$15 – 22 \text{ MPa}$ (~2,175 – 3,190 psi)
Abrasion ResistanceASTM C 241 / C 1353$38 – 45 \text{ Ha}$
HardnessMohs Scale6 – 7