Black Galaxy Granite

Black Galaxy granite is undoubtedly one of the world's most popular and successful granites and has been exported to every continent. It is a fine to medium-grained, black gabbro with golden-yellow sparkling broncite scales. Internationally this stone may be nominated as a granite and for the US and Chinese Markets .This is correct however in Europe the stone must be nominated as a gabbro because the European Standard EN 12440 (Natural Stone, Denomination Criteria) demands a scientific terminology determined with a petrographic examination according to EN 12407 and 4.2 of prEN 12670.

Black Galaxy Granite Types

Not all Black Galaxy granite is the same and different markets prefer different types. The gold specks are due to the presence of ferrous rich Enstatine (Bronzite) and can be broadly divided into three types based on the size of the gold colored specks as:

1. Large grained Black Galaxy

2. Medium grained Star Galaxy - Our supply

3. Small grained Star Galaxy - Our supply

Also Black Galaxy granites have slightly varying background colors:

1. Dark Black

2. Dark with a Greenish/Black tinge

3. Dark with a Whitish/Black background

Some Black Galaxy granites may require an epoxy resin application since they may appear to have a slightly open veining. The integrity of the granite is not affected with the epoxy applied solely for a visual effect to give it the smooth finish demanded by many purchasers. It is most unlikely that any type of sealer can successfully be applied to this granite.

Black Galaxy Quality Standards

Grading standards for Black Galaxy Granite is generally accepted to be as follows:

1. Black Galaxy Q1 : Slabs and tiles clean of any visible veining

2. Black Galaxy Q2 : Slabs and tiles with one or two visible veins known as mergeable lines.

3. Black Galaxy Q3 : Slabs and tiles two or more visible veins known as mergeable lines.

These lines do not affect the integrity of the material.

We process the Black Galaxy Granite in following finishing:

• Polished
• Flamed
• Bush Hammered
• Sandblasted
• Brushed
• Antique

Sizes

We cut Black Galaxy Granite in different finishing such as Slabs, Tiles and other cut to size dimensions. Following sizes are mainly available in this granite

Tile Size :

305 x 305 mm

400 x 400 mm

600 x 100mm

610 x 305mm

600 x 600mm

600 x 1200mm

700 x 1400mm

Cutter Slab Sizes :

1800 up x 600 up mm or 180 up x 60 up cm

1800 up x 700 up mm or 180 up x 70 up cm

Big Slab Sizes :

Mini Gangsaw Slabs 2200 up x 600 up mm or 220 up x 60 up cm

Jumbo Gangsaw Slabs 2600 up x 1500 up mm or 260 up x 150 up cm

Cut to Size :

As per customer demand.

Countertop Sizes :

As per customer demand.

Vanity Top :

As per Customer demand.