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 Property | Standard Test Method | Typical 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 Strength | ASTM C 170 | $170 – 210 \text{ MPa}$ (~24,600 – 30,450 psi) |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM C 880 | $15 – 22 \text{ MPa}$ (~2,175 – 3,190 psi) |
| Abrasion Resistance | ASTM C 241 / C 1353 | $38 – 45 \text{ Ha}$ |
| Hardness | Mohs Scale | 6 – 7 |