Zimbabwe Black granite is a natural stone quarried in the region of Mashonaland, northern Zimbabwe from where it is exported to the UK and Europe. It is one of the most popular granite types in the world due to a mix of its extreme strength, resistance to staining and scratches and value.
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Zimbabwe Black granite is a natural stone quarried in the region of Mashonaland, northern Zimbabwe from where it is exported to the UK and Europe.
It presents a deep black background; with very fine silver graining that offers unparalleled natural beauty interior and exterior architectural areas alike.
Zimbabwe Black granite is suitable for use in kitchens, walls and floorings. It requires little maintenance r whilst providing sophisticated looks in both interior and exterior applications that require natural stone that offers a refined appearance with incredible performance characteristics and strength.
Granite is an ideal stone to work with, offering the possibility of having seamless pieces across large surfaces such as kitchen worktops, bar counters, bathrooms, cladding, and islands.
| Type | Granite |
|---|---|
| Colour | Black |
| Finishes | Anticato, Flamed, Honed, Polished, Riven, Satinato, Sawn |
| Price Rating | 2 |
| Thicknesses | 20mm, 30mm |
| Suitable for | Exteriors, Interiors |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Classification | Granite |
| Availability | Poor |
| Average block dimensions | Medium/Large |
| Main application | Indoor/Outdoor |
| Slab variation rate | Limited |
| Compression tensile strength | 3011 kg/cm2 |
| Tensile strength after freeze-thaw cycles | 2636 kg/cm2 |
| Unitary modulus of bending tensile strength | 280 kg/cm2 | 109
| Heat expansion rate | n/a |
| Water Absorption Rate | 0,000100 |
| Impact strength | 69 cm |
| Frictional wear | n/a |
| Mass by unit of volume | 2989 kg/m3 |
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