Black Aswan
Nero Aswan · Aswan Black · Aswani Black
Dense black granite with grey and pale crystal patches, a classic for kitchens, stairs and sills.
- Type
- Granite
- Origin
- Aswan, Upper Egypt
- Colour
- Black, Grey
- Pattern
- Speckled
- Finishes
- Polished, Honed, Leathered, Flamed, Sandblasted
- Thickness
- Usually 2 cm and 3 cm; confirm for your job
A general guide for this kind of stone. Individual slabs vary.
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About this stone
Black Aswan is a dense black granite with grey and pale crystals scattered through it, so it looks like natural stone rather than a painted surface. Yards often sort it by the colour of those crystal patches, called fass, such as rose, red, white or harban, so ask which one you are looking at.
It is hard, takes hot pans and polishes to a deep shine, which makes it a classic for kitchen countertops, stair treads, window sills and vanities. The caveat: polished black shows fingerprints, dust and dried water spots quickly. Leathered or honed finishes hide them better, but a honed black surface should be sealed so oil does not leave dull patches.
Care
Wipe with a soft damp cloth and dry it to avoid water spots. Avoid acid and bleach cleaners, and reseal honed or leathered surfaces yearly.
Good for
Better avoided for
- No major limits for normal home use
Common uses, with example photos
Illustration made with this stone’s own photo See the full guide
Illustration made with this stone’s own photo See the full guide
Illustration made with this stone’s own photo See the full guide
Illustration made with this stone’s own photo See the full guide
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