Himalayan Blue Granite is quarried in Raichur District in India. It is used as a construction stone or as an ornamental stone for interiors and exteriors. This natural stone has a wavy grayish background and varies widely in texture. To get an impression of the stone, view a whole slab or a finished project. Himalaya, also called Himalaya Original, is identical to Himalayan Blue except for the red-violet cloud decoration.

Interesting Fact: The main minerals in Raichur District are Gold, Copper, Iron, Feldspar, Granite, Sandstone, Quartz, and Limestone.

COMMERCIAL NAME: Himalayan Blue

COUNTRY: INDIA - Karnataka

COLOR: Gray-black with pink to pink-gray decoration.

WATER ABSORPTION: 0.13-0.2%

HARDNESS: 6.5 Moh's Scale

ALSO CALLED: Himalaian Blue, Himalaya Blue, Himalaya Blau, Himilaya Blue, Himilayan Blu, Hymalaian Blue, Hymalaya Blue

SIMILAR STONES: Himalaya, Himalaya Original, (partially) Multicolor Red, Lieto Red, Vanga Red

SCIENTIFIC TERMINOLOGY:

US and Chinese Markets: Granite

European Standard: Migmatite

USES INCLUDE: Countertops, Flooring, Table Tops, Vanities, Monuments