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Technical data sheet
Generated from the ALAGAWANI online catalogue
Black Aswan
Aswan Black · Nero Aswan
A deep, dark granite from the Aswan region with fine grey flecks — dramatic when polished.
- Colour
- Deep black with subtle grey speckles
- Origin
- Aswan region, Upper Egypt
- Available finishes
- Polished
- Typical applications
- Flooring, Wall Cladding, Kitchen Countertops, Exterior Façades, Commercial Projects
- Data confidence
- Low
Technical properties
| Property | Value | Test standard | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk density | 2,622 kg/m³Unverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certified | Not stated by source | [1] |
| Water absorption | 0.08 %Unverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certified | Not stated by source | [1] |
| Compressive strength | 160.2 MPaUnverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certified | Not stated by source | [1] |
| Flexural strength | 13.8 MPaUnverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certified | Not stated by source | [1] |
| Abrasion resistance | 33.1 HaUnverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certified | Not stated by source | [1] |
| Mohs hardness | Not availablePending laboratory verification | ||
| Porosity | Not availablePending laboratory verification | ||
- [1] Black Aswan Granite — product page and technical specifications — Marble Egypt (supplier website) (Accessed 2026-10-25)
Notes: The source publishes an identical technical table for Black Quseir and Black Daghash. Identical figures for different stones suggest a reused template, so treat these values as indicative only and request batch test reports.