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G633

Origin: China
Material: Natural stone (granite) — trade names commonly used: Sesame White / China Grey

G633 is a light-to-medium grey granite with a fine, even “salt & pepper” grain. It is positioned for memorial production where partners need a clean, neutral grey that stays readable, photographs well, and supports repeatable manufacturing across standard programs.

Visual Character (Color & Pattern)

Tone: Light grey with black/charcoal speckling (neutral, non-warm).

Pattern activity: Low–medium; consistent granular movement (no strong veins).

Texture / grain: Fine to medium grain; generally uniform across faces.

Finishing Behavior

Polished / Gloss: Cleanest premium presentation; increases contrast of speckle and sharpness of edges.

Honed / Matte (if specified): Softer, calmer look; pattern reads more “flat” and less contrasty.

Flamed / Brushed (if specified): Practical exterior finish; slightly lightens the tone and reduces visual depth (confirm per order spec).

Engraving & Readability

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

Neutral grey base supports good readability; for portraits, select calmer areas with the most uniform grain.

Recommended Applications (Memorial / B2B)

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

Strong choice for value + consistency programs and “standard grey” catalogs

Why It Works for Partners (B2B)

Stable, neutral grey: easy to match with bronze/black accessories and mixed programs

Production-friendly grain: low risk of “busy” faces on large inscriptions

Repeatable catalog color: predictable look for series production (with lot control)

Technical Data (from supplier / referenced data)

Mohs hardness: N/D

Density: 2.80 g/cm³

Water absorption: 0.17%

Frost resistance: N/D

Heat resistance: (N/D)

Acid resistance: N/D

Re-polishing: Yes (standard for granite programs)

Abrasion / wear (index/value): N/D

Quality & Matching Notes

Tone control: keep the lot consistent—G633 can shift slightly cooler/warmer depending on quarry/lot; approve against a control sample for sets.

Grain uniformity: usually fine and even; for large faces, choose blocks with consistent speckle density.

Finishing consistency: polished faces show the cleanest “catalog grey”; matte/flamed finishes may read lighter and less contrasty (confirm per order spec).