Star Galaxy Granite : Our Own Quarry
Please note that these are average samples only. Star Galaxy granite is a natural material, rough block, slabs, tiles, and monuments are all liable to vary in colour and veining, therefore absolute resemblance cannot be guaranteed.
Incorrect monitor settings will not display this image correctly.
Click here or image to return to samples page.
Star Galaxy Granite
Synonyms: Black Ametist, Black Ametista, Black Amethyst, Black Amethysta, Black and Gold, Black Galaxi, Black Galaxy Granite, Black Gold Sands, GA 902, Galaxi Black, Galaxy Black, Galaxy Gold, Galaxy Star, Nero Ametista, Nero Galassia, Nero Galaxy, Nero Star Galaxi, Nero Star Galaxy, Star Galaxi, Star Galaxy Black, Star Galaxy Granite, Star Gallaxy, WG203
Description: Star Galaxy granite is a fine to medium-grained, black gabbro of the Precambrian period with golden-yellow sparkling broncite scales. This stone internationally may be nominated as a granite however in the area of application of the European Standard (EN) this stone must be nominated as gabbro.
Gabbro: A dark-coloured, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock. Gabbro is very similar to basalt in its mineral make up. It is composed mostly of the mineral plagioclase feldspar with smaller amounts of pyroxene and olivine.
Quarry: Our Own Quarry
Return to samples page
Star Galaxy Granite : Technical Specifications
| Description |
Star Galaxy Granite has a dark black background with golden specks in it. There are two distinct types: small/medium flake and large flake.
First Choice Star Galaxy Granite will have no white lines or veins. Lower cost Star Galaxy granite may have black or white lines or clouds. |
| General Usage |
It is mainly used for flooring, cladding, kitchen counters and table tops. Star Galaxy Granite looks best when it is glossy. Available in both slabs and tiles. |
| Quarrying Area |
Cheemakurti, Bodawada, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, Southern India |
| Technical Specification |
|
| Compressive Strength |
2777 Kg/cm2 |
| Comp. Strength after Gelivity |
2696 Kg/cm2 |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength |
274 Kg/cm2 |
| Coeff. Thermal expansion |
0.0045mm/mcº |
| Water Absorption |
0.04% |
| Impact Test-Min Fall Height |
68 cm |
| Specific Gravity |
2.960 Kg/m3 |
| Hardness (Moh's Scale) |
6.5 |
| Note |
|
| These figures and details are given for guidance purposes only, no reliance should be taken as to their accuracy.
|
|
© Copyright 1995-2012 Eurasian |
LEGAL |
PRIVACY |
COOKIES | CSS
|
