Iran Building Stone Atlas

Black Granite

In the building-stone market, black granite refers to a group of dark stones whose appearance and characteristics vary by quarry. On this page, you can explore and compare samples and associated quarries.

Granite

Black

Overview

Introduction and Appearance

With its dark background, black granite is valued in architectural design for contrasting with light materials and combining with wood and metal. Different samples may range from a relatively uniform background to a granular texture or varied natural patterns.

The stone’s colour, texture and final appearance depend on its quarry and finish. Polished or textured finishes also change the surface’s appearance and performance. To choose suitable stone for a project, review actual photographs of grades and the technical specifications of each quarry’s product on its dedicated page.

Potential Applications

The following applications are listed as an initial guide. The final choice depends on the quarry-specific stone properties, grade, finish and installation conditions.

Interior Flooring

When selecting flooring, assess abrasion resistance, foot traffic, and the slip resistance of the finished surface.

Interior Wall Cladding

The stone’s pattern, colour, dimensions, and finish should suit the interior space and the installation method.

Countertops and Worktops

Assess resistance to stains, acids, and scratches, along with maintenance requirements.

Quarries for This Stone

Visit each quarry’s page for technical specifications, stone grades, photographs and test reports.

Natanz Black Granite Quarry (Ahmad Rouholahi)

Natanz

The Natanz black granite quarry, introduced under the name Ahmad Rouholahi, extracts stone from the black granite family. Explore photographs of the quarry, blocks and product grades on this page.

Natanz Black Granite Quarry (Lagohar)

Natanz

Lagohar Quarry, in the Natanz area of Isfahan Province, is one of the black granite quarries presented by Soroush Stone. In the atlas, stone extracted from this quarry belongs to the black granite family.

Ravon Black Granite Quarry

Namin

Ravon Black Granite Quarry is located in Ardabil Province, and its extracted stone is marketed under the Ravon Black trade name. The stone is classified within the atlas’s black granite family.