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Himalaya Blue SRE

Origin: India
Material: Natural stone (granite)

Himalaya Blue SRE is a highly expressive granite with a dramatic mix of deep grey/charcoal movement and warm rust–orange mineral waves. It is positioned for memorial production where partners want a strong, distinctive surface that looks premium, “artistic,” and memorable—especially for statement uprights and feature pieces.

Visual Character (Color & Pattern)

Tone: Charcoal / dark grey base with warm rust, copper, and brown accents

Pattern activity: High; flowing movement and layered bands (each slab is unique)

Texture: Medium-to-coarse visual grain with strong directional character

Finishing Behavior

Polished / Gloss: Best for revealing contrast and depth; rust tones become richer and more dimensional

Honed / Matte (if specified): Softens contrast; movement remains visible but reads calmer (confirm per order spec)

Engraving & Readability

Recommended: Polished inscription areas and controlled placement on calmer zones

Because pattern is active, portraits and small text should be placed on quieter dark sections for maximum clarity

For larger inscriptions: keep spacing slightly more open than on uniform stones

Recommended Applications (Memorial / B2B)

Uprights, slants, feature panels, multi-piece sets (with careful matching)

Best for premium lines where the stone itself is a design element (high visual impact programs)

Why It Works for Partners (B2B)

Signature look: strong movement creates a premium “one-of-a-kind” presentation

High contrast aesthetic: performs well in photos and showroom displays

Program value: ideal for upsell collections and statement memorial designs (when matched by lot)

Technical Data (supplier / referenced data)

Mohs hardness: 6–7

Density: 2.6–2.7 t/m³

Water absorption: 0.15–0.30%

Frost resistance: 300 cycles

Heat resistance: up to 600°C

Acid resistance: High

Re-polishing: Yes

Abrasion / wear (index/value): 0.12

Quality & Matching Notes

Lot consistency is critical: movement and rust intensity can vary significantly—match slabs for sets and repeat orders.

Direction control: the pattern is directional; keep the same flow orientation across pieces (upright + base, paired monuments).

Engraving planning: approve layout on a photo/scan of the exact slab to avoid placing text over high-activity zones.