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Egyptian granite
Gandola
Also known as: Gandona · Black Gandola
A deep charcoal granite with faint streaking — a softer alternative to pure black.
- Colour
- Deep charcoal with faint natural streaks
- Colour family
- Black
- Category
- Granite
- Origin
- Egypt(quarry location not verified)
- Available finishes
- Finish availability to be confirmed with ALAGAWANI for each order.
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About the stone
Gandola (published by one supplier as “Gandona”) is a dark charcoal granite with faint natural streaks. It gives the depth of a black stone with a slightly warmer, more textured look, and works well in floors, worktops and contemporary façades.
Visual characteristics
- Charcoal to near-black background
- Faint lighter streaks
Typical applications
Recommendations based on granite performance; confirm suitability for your project conditions.
Technical sheet
Technical properties
Data confidence: Medium
| Property | Value | Test standard | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk density | 2,632 kg/m³Unverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certifiedPublished as “apparent real density”; test standard not stated. | Not stated by source | [1] |
| Water absorption | 0.09 %Unverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certifiedPublished as measured “at atmospheric pressure”; test standard not stated. | Not stated by source | [1] |
| Compressive strength | 158.4 MPaUnverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certifiedSupplier-published value; test standard not stated. N/mm² = MPa. | Not stated by source | [1] |
| Flexural strength | 14.8 MPaUnverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certifiedPublished as flexural strength 14.8 N/mm²; the same source also lists a modulus of rupture of 18.1 N/mm². Test standards not stated. | Not stated by source | [1] |
| Abrasion resistance | 31.1 HaUnverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certifiedPublished as “HA”. The Ha unit is typically used by ASTM C241 (higher = more resistant), but the source does not name the method. | Not stated by source | [1] |
| Mohs hardness | Not availablePending laboratory verification | ||
| Porosity | Not availablePending laboratory verification | ||
- [1] Gandona Granite — product page and technical specifications — Marble Egypt (supplier website) (Accessed 2026-10-25)
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