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Blue Pearl

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

Blue Pearl is a premium blue-grey granite with a cool, crystalline character and a clean, medium-grain texture. In memorial production it is positioned as a distinct “blue segment” program stone—a strong alternative to standard black/grey colors, with a modern, architectural presence and reliable exterior performance.

Visual Character (Color & Pattern)

Tone: Cool blue-grey / steel-blue

Pattern activity: Low to medium; crystalline grain with subtle tonal variation (generally controlled, not busy)

Texture: Medium grain; reads consistent on large faces

Finishing Behavior

Polished / Gloss: Maximizes depth and clarity; highlights the crystalline structure for a premium showroom look

Honed / Matte (if specified): Reduced glare; calmer, more architectural appearance for bases/sides

Engraving & Readability

Recommended: Polished inscription fields for crisp lettering and portrait work

On darker blue-grey fields, layout planning is recommended to keep portraits/text in cleaner areas

Recommended Applications (Memorial / B2B)

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

Strong for premium designs where a cool blue palette is required

Why It Works for Partners (B2B)

Program differentiation: recognizable blue tone expands catalog beyond black/grey

Showroom value: polished finish photographs and displays strongly

Production-friendly: controlled grain supports repeat programs and repeat orders (with lot control)

Technical Data (from supplier card)

Mohs hardness: 6

Density: 2.6–2.7 g/cm³

Water absorption: 0.15–0.30%

Frost resistance: 300 freeze–thaw cycles (as reported in referenced documentation)

Heat resistance: up to 600°C

Acid resistance: High (as stated in referenced documentation)

Re-polishing: Yes (as stated in referenced documentation)

Abrasion / wear index: 0.12

Standard surface: Polished

Standard thickness shown: 20 mm, 30 mm

Backlit use: No (typical for granite).

Available formats (optional): Slabs (as supplied)

Quality & Matching Notes

Natural variation: blue tone depth and grain character can vary by lot

For matched sets / repeat orders: request the same block/lot to align tone and surface character