Verdi Ghazal Granite Slabs And Tiles

We are Great Stone, supplying Verdi Ghazal Granite slabs and tiles in polished, honed, tumbled, flamed, flamed brushed, sandblasted, leathered, waterjet, and machine-cut finishes, quarried in Sinai region and processed/exported via Tora region of Cairo, Egypt for shipping.

Color & Appearance

Verdi Ghazal Granite is a naturally expressive Egyptian granite featuring a green base ranging from light olive to deep forest green tones, enriched with a dynamic movement of black, grey, white, and occasional beige mineral speckles and flowing wave-like patterns. The surface appearance is naturally varied from slab to slab, yet maintains a consistent overall green character suitable for large-scale architectural continuity.

Texture & Structure

This granite is medium to coarse-grained, with visible crystalline minerals typical of Egyptian granites. The interlocking crystal structure provides a dense, compact body with slight natural sparkle in polished finish. Its structure ensures excellent strength, durability, and long-term stability in both interior and exterior environments.

Technical Properties

• Water Absorption: 0.20%
• Density: 2635 kg/m³
• Flexural Strength: 9.3 MPa
• Compressive Strength: 178.4 MPa
• Hardness: High (Mohs approx. 6–7 typical granite range)
• Durability: Excellent resistance to weathering, abrasion, heat, and freeze-thaw cycles

Mineral Composition (% by weight)

• Quartz (SiO₂-bearing minerals): ~30–40%
• Feldspar (plagioclase + orthoclase): ~45–55%
• Biotite & Amphibole: ~5–10%
• Accessory minerals (iron oxides, trace minerals): ~1–5%

Chemical Composition (% by weight)

• SiO₂: 65–75%
• Al₂O₃: 12–16%
• K₂O + Na₂O: 5–8%
• CaO: 2–5%
• Fe₂O₃: 1–4%

Usage & Applications

Verdi Ghazal Granite is widely used in:

• Flooring and wall cladding
• Kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities
• Stair steps and risers
• Exterior façades and building envelopes
• Paving, plazas, and landscaping works
• Monuments and heavy-duty architectural elements

Surface Finish Options

Available finishes include:

• Polished
• Honed
• Tumbled
• Flamed
• Flamed & brushed
• Sandblasted
• Leathered
• Waterjet patterns
• Machine-cut / calibrated finishes

Cutting Sizes

• Slabs: 2 cm, 3 cm (custom 4 cm available on request)
  • Up to approx. 300 × 180 cm
• Tiles:
  • 60 × 60 cm
  • 80 × 80 cm
  • 60 × 120 cm
• Imperial sizes:
  • 24" × 24"
  • 24" × 48"
• Custom project cuts available upon request

Quarry & Origin

• Quarried from: Sinai region, Egypt
• Processing & Export hub: Tora region, Cairo, Egypt

Packing Details

• Strong fumigated wooden crates for slabs and tiles
• Steel-strapped seaworthy bundles
• Protective interlayering with foam/plastic sheets
• Proper labeling for grade, thickness, and finish
• Container safe loading with reinforced blocking

Shipping Method

• Exported via 20’ and 40’ containers
• Inland transport from quarry to Tora, Cairo logistics zone
• Final shipment from Alexandria or Sokhna ports, Egypt
• FOB / CIF shipment options available

Payment Terms

• 30% deposit upon order confirmation
• 70% balance against copy of Bill of Lading (B/L)
• Letter of Credit (L/C at sight) accepted for large orders
• EXW / FOB / CIF terms available depending on agreement

Verdi Ghazal Granite is a premium Egyptian natural stone combining strong technical performance, rich green aesthetic variation, and long-term durability, making it ideal for both luxury architectural projects and high-traffic commercial applications.