Red Royal Granite, also known as Rosso Aswan Granite

It is a type of granite that is mined in the Egyptian Aswan region. It is a beautiful and distinctive granite that has been used for thousands of years in construction and decorative arts. Granite is known for its rich red color, which varies in intensity from light to dark, unique texture and veins.

One of the reasons for the popularity of Red Royal granite throughout history is its durability. It is one of the hardest types of granite in the world and is resistant to weathering, erosion and other natural forces. This durability made it a popular choice to use in the construction of buildings, such as columns, floors, and cladding.

The ancient Egyptians were particularly fond of Royal Red Granite and widely used it in their monumental architecture. Granite was mined as early as the Old Kingdom period (2686–2181 BC) and was used to build many of Egypt's most famous structures, such as pyramids, obelisks, and temples.

The quarries in Aswan where red royal granite is obtained are still active today, and granite is still highly sought after for use in contemporary architecture and design. In addition to its durability, the rich red royal granite color and unique veins make it a popular choice for interior design applications, such as countertops, vanity and flooring.

In terms of its physical properties:

Red Royal Granite is a kind of cynite granite. Sinite is a coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of feldspar and hornbend The rock is usually gray or pink gray, but the presence of iron oxide in the red royal granite gives it its distinctive red color.

Red Royal Granite is often described as having a delicate to medium-grained texture, with a slight luster due to the presence of quartz crystals. Granite's unique vein patterns result from the presence of small amounts of minerals such as biotete, magnetite and apatite.

In conclusion, Red Royal Granite is a beautiful and durable type of granite that has been used for thousands of years in construction and decorative arts. Its unique color, texture and veins have made it a popular choice throughout history, and it is still in great demand today. Whether used in traditional or contemporary applications, Royal Red Granite is a stunning and versatile material that is sure to stand the test of time.

Egyptian Granite Specifications { Royal Red}

Material Name: Red Granite

Granite Color: Red

Country of origin: Egyptian Granite Quarry

Material availability: blocks, small slabs, tiles, kitchens

Small panel dimensions: 265-300 cm× 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 105 cm

Granite thickness: 18, 20, 30, up to 100 mm

Available granite tile dimensions: any dimensions

Thickness of granite tiles for floors or walls: 18, 20, 30, 40 mm (up to 200 mm on request)

Available finishes: Gashim, polished, hound, burnt