Absolute Black Granite Slabs & Tiles, India Black Granite

India first started exporting high quality black granites at the end of the 1960's and by the end of the 70's volume production of memorials and slabs were well under way.

Some of the finest quality, reasonable cost, dense/absolute blacks are the black granites from the south of India however some of these, including the very dense Khammam/Kunnam Black,
In general terms the absolute black granites from the Warangal area are both dense black in colour and much harder taking a superb polish and wearing well. Others include Dharmapuri and Mettur Districts of Tamil Nadu, Chittoor and Khammam in Andhra Pradesh and Kanakpura near Bangalore, where a variety of medium and light medium black granites are found.

Unlike basalts, many of these granites have a small rice-grain sized crystal structure which can easily be seen with the naked eye however, precisely because of the crystal structure, the colour appearance may not be as dark as a black basalt.

Many purchasers prefer this type of granite since it appears more natural than the compact black basalts which can look like a processed, man-made material. It's the buyer's prerogative!

During the past 30 years these black granites have been used more for memorial production than any other black granite therefore the quality and durability speaks for itself.