Granite is a very strong volcanic rock which has been used for centuries. Thanks to a combination of characteristics which make it very tough and durable, granite has been used as a building material and a decorative finish for many years.


Black Galaxy Granite is very well known and used throughout the world. It gets its name because the material has a black background sprinkled with golden specks thus looking like the night sky. This type of granite is very popular for home and commercial use, particularly flooring, countertops and worktops. As such it is available both in small tiles and big slabs.

By far the most common use of Black Galaxy Granite is kitchen countertops because the material is extremely hard and durable and the uniform colour works in any décor or theme. This type of granite counter top boasts a very polished and glossy surface which gives great contrast to the other shiny metal accessories that any kitchen has, such as the kitchen sink, taps, cabinet door handles and the rest.

This is a very cost effective type of granite but does not mean this is somehow a lower grade of granite stone. Make no mistake about it there is absolutely nothing that differentiates this type of granite from any other; it has all the well known advantages of granite. It is very hard wearing and durable, low maintenance and highly resistant to scratching, moisture, heat or cold. Although it is low maintenance that does not mean it is no maintenance. You need to make sure that you protect it from unnecessary exposure to sources of extreme heat just as you would any other surface. You also need to properly seal the granite regularly in order for it to maintain its shine and colour.

Most of the Black Galaxy Granite comes from a place in India and there are three types available depending on the size of the golden speckles. There is the large speckled variety, the medium speckled and of course the small speckled type. It is important to note that the speckles, while they are golden in colour aren’t actually gold, they are a type of bronzite which when combined with iron creates that particular kind of metallic yellow shine, it is called Ensatite. Just like it is with all natural stones this type of granite varies in appearance and physical structure depending on the vein it comes from. This means that it can be further divided into slabs of any veining, slabs with one vein line, slabs with two vein lines and slabs with three or more vein lines.

The fact that Black Galaxy Granite is so uniform sets it apart from other types of granite stone making it unique. This means it is ideal when you need to use granite on a large scale, such as remodelling your home. You can use the granite in all the required rooms and it will have the same finish consistency.

However, you should always purchase your slabs from the same batch of granite to make sure that the design attributes are the same throughout. It is also important to inspect the slabs before you buy them to make sure that there are no fissures, chips or any kind of abrasions on the surface of the slabs. Once you have made sure that the pieces you want conform to your requirements only then should you order them. Usually the edges of the granite slabs are rounded into a smooth curve but that can be changed if you so wish.

The versatility of Black Galaxy Granite means you can consider using it in your remodelling or renovation project either in the form of countertops for the kitchen or bathroom or in the form of tiles for flooring. This type of granite is amongst the most cost effective on the market so should be seriously considered when you are making your choice.

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