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Himalaya Blue SRE
Origin: India
Material: Natural stone (granite)
Himalaya Blue SRE is a highly expressive granite with a dramatic mix of deep grey/charcoal movement and warm rust–orange mineral waves. It is positioned for memorial production where partners want a strong, distinctive surface that looks premium, “artistic,” and memorable—especially for statement uprights and feature pieces.
Visual Character (Color & Pattern)
Tone: Charcoal / dark grey base with warm rust, copper, and brown accents
Pattern activity: High; flowing movement and layered bands (each slab is unique)
Texture: Medium-to-coarse visual grain with strong directional character
Finishing Behavior
Polished / Gloss: Best for revealing contrast and depth; rust tones become richer and more dimensional
Honed / Matte (if specified): Softens contrast; movement remains visible but reads calmer (confirm per order spec)
Engraving & Readability
Recommended: Polished inscription areas and controlled placement on calmer zones
Because pattern is active, portraits and small text should be placed on quieter dark sections for maximum clarity
For larger inscriptions: keep spacing slightly more open than on uniform stones
Recommended Applications (Memorial / B2B)
Uprights, slants, feature panels, multi-piece sets (with careful matching)
Best for premium lines where the stone itself is a design element (high visual impact programs)
Why It Works for Partners (B2B)
Signature look: strong movement creates a premium “one-of-a-kind” presentation
High contrast aesthetic: performs well in photos and showroom displays
Program value: ideal for upsell collections and statement memorial designs (when matched by lot)
Technical Data (supplier / referenced data)
Mohs hardness: 6–7
Density: 2.6–2.7 t/m³
Water absorption: 0.15–0.30%
Frost resistance: 300 cycles
Heat resistance: up to 600°C
Acid resistance: High
Re-polishing: Yes
Abrasion / wear (index/value): 0.12
Quality & Matching Notes
Lot consistency is critical: movement and rust intensity can vary significantly—match slabs for sets and repeat orders.
Direction control: the pattern is directional; keep the same flow orientation across pieces (upright + base, paired monuments).
Engraving planning: approve layout on a photo/scan of the exact slab to avoid placing text over high-activity zones.
The highest quality black granite with exceptional polish retention and minimal porosity. Ideal for premium memorials requiring deep, consistent black color.
Country of origin
India
Color
Himalaya Blue SRE
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