China Shanxi Black For The Tombstone
China Shanxi Black For The Tombstone
Sourced from the world's premier deposits in Shanxi Province, this deep black granite memorial stone offers an unparalleled uniform aesthetic for monumental architecture. Boasting a 6.5 Mohs hardness and an extensive thickness range up to 200mm, it provides a structurally sound and weather-resistant alternative to Indian Black Pearl for permanent commemorative installations.
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Product Description
Recognized globally for its extraordinary dark saturation and fine-grained mineral matrix, this variety represents the industry standard for premium memorial stone. It is geologically classified as an intrusive silicate rock, prized for its high mineral purity and absolute zero visible veining. Offering a technically superior and more color-stable alternative to Swedish Emerald Pearl, this variety functions as a reliable medium for designers requiring an intense dark anchor for monumental projects. Architects and monument dealers specify this material for prestigious public commemorations where zero-maintenance performance and historical geological character are primary procurement requirements.
Visual character is defined by a monolithic black matrix where individual silicate crystals are nearly invisible to the naked eye, creating a surface of profound mineral depth. The availability of six finishes, including high-gloss polished and hand-chiseled, ensures the material can be precisely calibrated to meet specific commemorative design standards. The stone's high crystalline density ensures a non-reactive surface that maintains its polish even after decades of extreme weather exposure. Because of its 6.5 Mohs hardness, it provides an ideal medium for high-precision laser engraving and deep sandblasted lettering in permanent memorials.
Typical Applications
- Permanent public monuments and historical commemorative structures.
- Custom cemetery memorials and high-end headstone fabrication.
- Civic building foundation stones and prestigious architectural pillars.
- Luxury residential landscape monuments and decorative garden statuary.
Available Formats
- Finish options: Polished, Honed, Flamed, Bush-hammered, Sandblasted, Chiseled
- Thickness: 20mm, 30mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, 80mm, 100mm, 120mm, 150mm, 200mm
- Slab/tile sizes: Customized per project drawings
Buyer Notes
- Suitability: Permanent commemorative monuments and heavy-duty monumental architectural features.
- Sealing: Not required — granite is a dense igneous stone that is naturally resistant to staining and moisture for outdoor applications.
- MOQ: Contact us for minimum quantities
- Samples: Available on request before bulk order commitment
International project support includes established logistics for custom-fabricated monumental units, ensuring visual continuity across multi-component deliveries. Every unit is precisely cut and polished to ensure zero-tolerance calibration for complex commemorative designs. Units are bundled in reinforced seaworthy wooden crates with internal protective layers to preserve the polished surface clarity during transit. Specify the 100mm-plus thicknesses for structural monuments to ensure maximum mechanical resistance and permanent architectural presence.
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Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Material Type | Fountain & Carving |
| Origin Country | China |
| Color Family | Black |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 6.5 |
| Water Absorption | 0.10 % |
| Density | 2.65 g/cm³ |
| Standard Sizes | Customized |
| Custom Size Available | Yes |
| MOQ (Tiles) | N/A |
| MOQ (Slabs) | N/A |
| Typical Lead Time | 15-25 days |
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