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Shanxi Black

Origin: China (Shanxi Province)
Material: Natural granite / monzonite (dense, exterior grade)

Shanxi Black is a premium deep-black program stone with a fine, controlled grain and a very formal appearance. It is widely used in memorial production where partners need a consistent “black look”, strong polish quality, and reliable outdoor performance for repeat programs.

Visual Character (Color & Pattern)

Tone: deep black to near-black

Pattern activity: low; may show subtle mineral movement depending on lot

Texture: fine to fine–medium grain; reads clean on large faces (ideal for premium monuments)

Finishing Behavior

Polished / Gloss (recommended): maximum depth and mirror-like sheen; strongest premium presentation on uprights and display pieces

Honed / Matte (if specified): reduced glare for bases/sides; more architectural and understated

Engraving & Readability

Best results on polished inscription panels for crisp lettering and portraits.

Because the stone is visually uniform, it supports high-contrast layouts and clean spacing.

Recommended Applications (Memorial / B2B)

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

Premium and “formal black” programs where consistent appearance and polish are key

Why It Works for Partners (B2B)

High-demand black segment (easy to sell across markets)

Showroom value: polished black photographs and displays strongly

Program repeatability: controlled look supports repeat orders and matching sets

Technical Data (supplier documentation where available)

Mohs hardness: 6–7

Density: 3.00–3.15 t/m³

Water absorption: 0.03–0.05%

Frost resistance: N/D

Heat resistance: N/D

Acid resistance: High

Re-polishing: Yes

Abrasion / wear: 4000–4400 mm³ (loss in volume)

Quality & Matching Notes

Natural variation is minimal, but shade depth and micro-grain can shift by lot.

For paired monuments / repeat programs: request same block/lot to keep tone consistent.