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Technical data sheet
Generated from the ALAGAWANI online catalogue
Red Aswan
Aswan Red · Rosso Aswan · Aswan Rose Granite
The historic granite of Aswan: warm red-pink feldspar crystals with black and grey grains, used since antiquity.
- Colour
- Warm red to pink-brown with black and grey grains
- Origin
- Aswan region, Upper Egypt
- Available finishes
- Polished
- Typical applications
- Flooring, Stairs, Wall Cladding, Kitchen Countertops, Exterior Façades, Landscaping, Commercial Projects
- Data confidence
- Medium
Technical properties
| Property | Value | Test standard | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk density | 2,615 kg/m³Unverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certified | Not stated by source | [1] |
| Water absorption | 0.7 %Unverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certified | Not stated by source | [1] |
| Compressive strength | 155.8 MPaUnverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certified | Not stated by source | [1] |
| Flexural strength | 15.3 MPaUnverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certified | Not stated by source | [1] |
| Abrasion resistance | 31.2 HaUnverified reference — supplier-published, not lab-certified | Not stated by source | [1] |
| Mohs hardness | Not availablePending laboratory verification | ||
| Porosity | Not availablePending laboratory verification | ||
- [1] Red Aswan Granite — product page and technical specifications — Marble Egypt (supplier website) (Accessed 2026-10-25)