Verdi

Description:

  • Origin: Eastern Desert / Aswan region, Egypt

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

  • Color Palette: Striking dark green tone interwoven with subtle black, white, and grey mineral flecks, offering a rich and distinctive natural appearance

  • Recommended Applications: Luxury kitchen countertops, heavy-traffic flooring, interior and exterior wall cladding, bathroom vanity tops, and decorative architectural features

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

Technical Data

Technical specifications and physical property test results for Egyptian Verdi (commonly known as Verdi Aswan or green granite):

Physical PropertyStandard Test MethodTypical Specification Range / Value
Density (Bulk Specific Gravity)ASTM C 97$2,680 – 2,750 \text{ kg/m}^3$
Water Absorption (by weight)ASTM C 97$0.10\% – 0.30\%$
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$38 – 46 \text{ Ha}$
HardnessMohs Scale6 – 7