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Indian Black

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

Indian Black is a classic premium black program stone with a deep black field and a fine grain structure. It is widely used for memorial production where partners need a formal, high-contrast look, strong showroom presentation, and reliable exterior performance.

Visual Character (Color & Pattern)

Tone: Deep black

Pattern activity: Low; clean and controlled appearance

Texture: Fine grain; reads uniform on large faces

Finishing Behavior

Polished / Gloss: Maximum depth and premium sheen; best for primary monument faces

Honed / Matte (if specified): Reduced glare; more architectural dark tone for bases/sides

Engraving & Readability

Recommended: Polished inscription fields for crisp lettering and portrait work

Uniform structure supports predictable contrast and layout results

Recommended Applications (Memorial / B2B)

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

Premium “black program” lines requiring a formal palette

Why It Works for Partners (B2B)

Core black demand: consistent sales across markets

Showroom value: polished black photographs and displays strongly

Production-friendly: controlled look supports repeat programs and repeat orders

Technical Data (supplier-provided values)

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: 0.12

Quality & Matching Notes

Natural variation: minor shade and grain shifts can occur by lot

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