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China Impala

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

China Impala is a dark grey-to-black program granite with a fine, even grain and a controlled, professional look. It is positioned as a reliable B2B stone for memorial production—practical for repeat programs, consistent in visual perception, and suitable for exterior installation.

Visual Character (Color & Pattern)

Tone: Deep charcoal / near-black (cool undertone)

Pattern activity: Low; fine “salt-and-pepper” texture with minimal movement

Grain: Fine to medium; reads clean on large faces and base elements

Finishing Behavior

Polished / Gloss: Deepens the tone and increases contrast; best for primary monument faces and inscription zones

Honed / Matte (if specified): Reduced glare; more architectural look for bases/sides and modern designs

Flamed / Brushed (if specified): Practical on horizontal elements; helps mask minor wear over time

Engraving & Readability

Recommended: Polished inscription fields for crisp lettering and strong readability

Fine grain supports stable line quality for standard text layouts and ornament placement

Recommended Applications (Memorial / B2B)

Uprights, slants, ledgers, bases, multi-piece memorial sets.
A strong option for standard and mid-premium lines where a dark, formal palette is required.

Why It Works for Partners (B2B)

Program-friendly dark granite: controlled look supports repeat production

Versatile pairing: works well with bronze, etching/laser applications, and most accessory programs

Low-risk selection: low pattern activity reduces mismatch sensitivity across parts (when ordered by lot)

Technical Data (supplier / referenced data)

Density: 2800 kg/m³

Water absorption: 0.185–0.355% (by weight)

Compressive strength: 174.8 MPa

Flexural strength: 15.3–17.8 MPa

Quality & Matching Notes

Natural variation is possible by lot (tone depth and grain tightness).

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