Indian Black
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Origin: South Africa
Material: Natural granite (dense, exterior grade)
Africa Impala (Impala Black) is a classic premium dark granite with a deep charcoal-to-near-black tone and a fine, uniform grain. It is widely used in memorial production as a high-demand “dark program” stone—formal, clean on large faces, and production-friendly for repeat orders.
Visual Character (Color & Pattern)
Tone: Dark charcoal / near-black
Pattern activity: Low; very uniform, minimal movement
Texture: Fine grain; stable look across large inscription areas
Finishing Behavior
Polished / Gloss: Strong depth and premium sheen; ideal for primary monument faces and showroom presentation
Honed / Matte (if specified): Reduced glare; more architectural, understated dark tone for bases/sides
Engraving & Readability
Recommended: Polished inscription fields for crisp lettering and portrait work
Uniform grain supports consistent contrast and predictable layout results
Recommended Applications (Memorial / B2B)
Uprights, slants, ledgers, bases, multi-piece sets
Standard + premium lines where a dark, formal palette is required
Why It Works for Partners (B2B)
Core program stone: stable demand across markets
Production-friendly: uniform grain supports repeatable results and consistent visual quality
Showroom-ready: polished dark surface presents premium and photographs well
Technical Data (from supplier card)
Density: 2.85–2.88 g/cm³
Water absorption: 0.08–0.12%
Additional Mechanical Data (supplier)
Compressive strength: 2250–2300 kg/cm²
Flexural strength: 220–230 kg/cm²
Quality & Matching Notes
Natural variation: minor tone shifts (charcoal vs deeper black) may occur by lot
For matched sets / repeat orders: request the same block/lot to align tone and grain character
The highest quality black granite with exceptional polish retention and minimal porosity. Ideal for premium memorials requiring deep, consistent black color.
Country of origin
South Africa
Color
Deep charcoal-to-black with a fine
Stock availability
In stock
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