Black Galaxy Granite

Black Granite

Black Galaxy granite has been used as an ornamental stone since 1988. It is a fine to medium grained natural stone quarried in India with natural surface pitting.

This natural stone has a dark black background with many sparkling bright crystals. They sparkle and twinkle as the stone is viewed from different angles in various lights. The brightness of these crystals is visible on a polished surface only.

The original black galaxy material with the densest black background and bright reflectors is known as Star Galaxy.

Star Galaxy or Black Galaxy is divided into three types based on the size of the gold specks. It is also graded according to the number of visible veins even though these veins do not affect the integrity of the stone. The more veins, the lower the grade.

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Interesting Fact: The gold specks in Galaxy are due to the presence of Bronzite. This unusual gemstone is constructed of different rocks and can be polished to a high luster.

COMMERCIAL NAME: Black Galaxy
COUNTRY: INDIA - Andhra Pradesh
COLOR: Black with golden specks.
WATER ABSORPTION: 0.04%-0.15%
HARDNESS: 6.5 Mohs Scale
ALSO CALLED: Black Armetista, Black Amethyst, Black and Gold, Black Galaxi, Black Galaxy Granite, Black Gold Sands, GA902, 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 Gallaxy, WG 203
SIMILAR STONES: Angola Gold, China Black Galaxy

SCIENTIFIC TERMINOLOGY:

• US and Chinese Markets: Granite
• European Standard: Gabbro

USES INCLUDE: Kitchen Counters, Table Tops, Flooring, Wall Cladding

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*Black Galaxy Granite is a natural material so slight variations should be expected. View your stone before purchasing. The technical data provided is submitted in good faith and provided from what we feel are reliable sources. Natural Stone Interiors assumes no responsibility for any of the technical data enclosed.