Home — Materials — Elite Grey

Elite Grey

Origin: India
Material: Natural stone (granite) — note: some supplied specs look like ceramic/tile terminology (e.g., “glazed”, R9, PEI); treat those as non-granite indicators and do not use them as granite technical data unless the supplier confirms the product is stone.

Elite Grey is a neutral light-grey “salt & pepper” granite with a bright base and fine black mineral speckling. It is positioned for memorial production where partners need a clean, calm grey program stone with stable appearance, good engraving clarity, and repeatable results across sets.

Visual Character (Color & Pattern)

Tone: Light grey (cool-neutral) with black/charcoal peppering

Pattern activity: Low–medium; fine, evenly distributed grain

Texture: Clean, architectural look; reads calm on large faces

Finishing Behavior

Polished / Gloss: Best depth and contrast; premium presentation for inscription faces

Honed / Matte (if specified): Softer, contemporary look; slightly reduced contrast

Thermal / Flamed (if specified): Textured surface; color can read lighter/more muted (confirm per order spec)

Engraving & Readability

Recommended: Polished inscription fields for crisp lettering and portrait work

Light grey background supports clear readability; reserve the most uniform zones for portraits / large text

Recommended Applications (Memorial / B2B)

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

Strong for modern designs and “grey program” assortments requiring consistent tone control

Why It Works for Partners (B2B)

Program-friendly neutral grey: easy to standardize across multiple models

Good visual control: fine grain supports consistent appearance in matched sets (with lot control)

Finishing flexibility: polished/honed/thermal options support different program tiers

Technical Data (supplier / referenced data)

Mohs hardness: N/D

Density: N/D

Water absorption: 0.5% (as provided; confirm test standard / whether this is for stone)

Flexural strength: 45 N/mm² (= 45 MPa; as provided; confirm test standard / whether this is for stone)

Frost resistance: N/D

Heat resistance: Not declared (N/D)

Acid resistance: N/D

Re-polishing: Yes (standard for granite programs); confirm by supplier

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

Quality & Matching Notes

Terminology check (important): “Glazed / R9 / PEI IV / monocolor texture / non-repeating pattern every 1 pc” are typical tile parameters, not granite quarry/monument data—use only if the supplier confirms the program is stone surface products, not porcelain/ceramic.

Lot control: keep the lot consistent—light greys can shift slightly warmer/cooler between blocks.

Grain uniformity: typically fine and even; approve against a control sample for large programs.

Finish control: polished faces give best contrast; non-polished finishes read more muted—confirm per order spec.