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ALAGAWANIEgyptian Granite

Technical data sheet

Generated from the ALAGAWANI online catalogue

Colour reference illustration: Gandola — Deep charcoal with faint natural streaks
Colour reference illustration

Gandola

Gandona · Black Gandola

A deep charcoal granite with faint streaking — a softer alternative to pure black.

Colour
Deep charcoal with faint natural streaks
Origin
Egypt (quarry not verified)
Available finishes
Polished
Typical applications
Flooring, Wall Cladding, Kitchen Countertops, Stairs, Commercial Projects
Data confidence
Medium

Technical properties

Technical properties — Gandola
PropertyValueTest standardSource
Bulk density2,632 kg/m³Unverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certifiedNot stated by source[1]
Water absorption0.09 %Unverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certifiedNot stated by source[1]
Compressive strength158.4 MPaUnverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certifiedNot stated by source[1]
Flexural strength14.8 MPaUnverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certifiedNot stated by source[1]
Abrasion resistance31.1 HaUnverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certifiedNot stated by source[1]
Mohs hardnessNot availablePending laboratory verification
PorosityNot availablePending laboratory verification
  1. [1] Gandona Granite — product page and technical specifications — Marble Egypt (supplier website) (Accessed 2026-10-25)

Notes: Matched to the supplier page “Gandona” by name similarity; confirm with ALAGAWANI that this is the same stone.