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Picasso Green

Origin: Iran
Material: Natural granite (dense, exterior grade)

Picasso Green is a premium Iranian green granite recognized by its deep forest/olive base and expressive dark movement that often reads as layered, painterly veining. In memorial production it delivers a “signature green” look with strong showroom appeal while remaining production-friendly for repeat programs.

Visual Character (Color & Pattern)

Tone: deep green (olive / forest) with darker graphite-to-black movement

Pattern activity: medium to high; directional flow is common across slabs

Grain: fine-to-medium; reads clean at standard monument viewing distance

Finishing Behavior

Polished / Gloss: maximum depth, higher contrast, premium shine; best for primary monument faces and featured elements

Honed / Matte (if specified): calmer, more architectural green; movement becomes softer and more blended—good for bases/sides and large planes

Engraving & Readability

Best results on polished inscription areas for crisp lettering and stronger contrast

Due to directional movement, layout planning is recommended for large portraits and dense text zones

Recommended Applications (Memorial / B2B)

Uprights, slants, ledgers, bases, multi-piece sets

Premium programs where a recognizable green color and “natural movement” are a selling point

Why It Works for Partners (B2B)

Distinctive green SKU: easy to position as premium, different from standard blacks/greys

Showroom value: polished finish photographs strongly and stands out in displays

Program control: consistent results achievable with lot/block selection for matched sets

Technical Data (supplier standard)

Mohs hardness: 6–7

Density: 2.6–2.7 g/cm³

Water absorption: 0.15–0.30%

Frost resistance: 300 cycles

Heat resistance: up to 600°C

Acid resistance: High

Re-polishing: Yes

Abrasion / wear index: 0.12

Quality & Matching Notes

Natural variation: tone depth and movement direction can vary by lot

For matched pairs / repeat orders: request same block/lot to align overall tone and flow