Black Galaxy Granite

Advantage of Black Galaxy Granite

Black Galaxy is one of the most popular Indian black granite for construction purposes among buyers all over the world. It is found mainly in the Ongole region of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Its popularity can be gauged by the fact that about one fifth of the India’s granite exports constitutes from black galaxy granite. This granite is especially popular in the countries such as Vietnam, USA, and European countries like Bosnia, Serbia, and Italy etc.

Its beauty is appreciated all over the world.  It has all the qualities of regular granite such as robustness and temperature resistance. It contains small numerous golden particles which are spread across the dark black surface. These sparkling golden particles look similar to the shining stars in the night. That is why it is also known as star galaxy granite.

Both tiles and slabs of this granite are highly recommended for flooring in the homes and offices as their shiny polish last for many years and are also very durable. So once you use this granite for our home you can be sure that its beauty will not fade over the ears. Kitchen countertops and worktops built from this granite simply looks amazing and are better choice than most granites cost wise

Black Galaxy granite comes in different thickness and sizes. So depending on your purpose and requirement you can decide which size and thickness you require. In addition to different sizes and thickness it can be processed into different finishes such as Polished, Leathered and Flamed, Bush hammered and so on

As most of the granites are hard and durable, Black galaxy granite is no exception. It is very strong and perfectly suited for building and construction purposes. One of main application of this granite is making fireplaces. As this granite is temperature resistant and good looking fireplaces built from it are very attractive and serve their purpose well.

Black galaxy tiles are popular for flooring at bathrooms and toilets in houses while slabs are used for flooring in large rooms and open spaces. Overall it is good choice for flooring as its surface is not slippery and has good glossy appearance. As we will discuss later that it is easy to clean and does not require high maintenance.

Countertops made from this granite can be seen at the coffee shops, offices, bars and other places. These countertops blend in with the surroundings to give a a feel of classy touch and ambience. The golden particles in the stone shine very brightly in the night. That’s why many Bars and party clubs restaurants prefer this granite for countertops. No other granite is more suited for this purpose. But one thing should be keep in mind it does not look same in all lighting conditions.

Another advantage of black galaxy is that it is dust resistant therefore you don’t need high cost cleaning powders and aids to keep it clean and beautiful. It also does not catch any stains from liquids and other chemicals. Its shine and appearance lasts for a number of years. So this means you don’t need to worry about your countertop or floor will look bad or outdated or lose its beauty after few years. Because of being dust resistant it is being for recommended for making staircases in the malls and shopping complexes.

It can easily be matched with surroundings and looks great with other types of black granites such as absolute black granite, Bengal black and so on. Because of its decent looks it can be used in variety of commercial outfits such as restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, museums, company offices and so on. It will look good with not just other black granite but also with other colored granites and marbles. However in bright lighted rooms it does not look that well as in other lighting conditions.

Black galaxy granite is considered to be mid level expensive in comparison to the other granites found in the India. It is quite affordable so you need not fear about getting the cost of your project too high. Price of any granite is depended on type of quality, thickness and demand.

So now u can understand why black galaxy is considered as one of the most popular and widely used granite all over the world. Whether it is vanity worktops or staircases black galaxy is the right choice.

Before you decide to buy this granite you must consider you must carefully examine the stone as it comes in different qualities and there may be some problems in the stone. Let us look at the different qualities of Black galaxy granite and what type quality is best suited to your needs.

Commercial Quality: This quality of granite will be cheaper in nature, but so many problems will be there in commercial quality slabs. You will find multi lines, big dark patched, cracks, black lines etc. This type of quality is used for local market selling and not for export. Use this quality only if your budget is low or you are not buying big quantities or just looking for nominal use.

High Commercial: High commercial will include color variation, small patches  and the thickness will not come exact 2 cm , it will come approx 18mm +. There may be multiple thin black lines in the stone. This is better than the commercial quality but still not very good. It is Ok quality and can be used in homes.

Standard Quality: It is same as like name. There will be some color variation .This variation is not easy to see by eyes directly. This quality is better than commercial and high commercial quality though still not recommended for export and big projects but good for small offices and restaurants.

First Choice: This is premium quality; in this there will no lines, variation, or any problems in the slabs. But this very expensive quality of slabs availability is very low. You can get this quality regular basis at reasonably high price.. This quality is available with all sizes, big slabs, small slabs and tiles cut to sizes. So if you are looking for big projects such as hotels, museums, palaces, luxury homes etc you should go for this quality. This quality is superior to all other qualities.

Usually it is difficult to find First Choice quality because of high demand and less availability. Only few big suppliers can supply this premium quality. So if you are planning to buy blackgalaxy granite for some big infrastructure projects such as resorts, museums etc you should consider the above qualities and problems that arise in the stone and make the decision. It is essential to choose First quality for big construction project despite high cost because if you inferior quality it will be ruin your project. Apart from considering quality types you should also find good suppliers who provide hassle free services and understand your needs. It is advisable to send someone or go yourself directly to inspect material’s quality and make sure that the material you are buying has not any cracks or other problems.

Some cracks are easier to spot while others are difficult to notice.  These cracks can be big or small. You can also find scratches on the material. Therefore thorough inspection is must.

In addition to above problems you may see some other issues due to improper processing of blocs and mishandling. Sometimes machines used for cutting and polishing are outdated or not up to international standards.

Another thing is most of the supplier of this granite do not have a line polishing machine. They manually polish the slabs and tiles. This is big problem as the shine of the granite that is manually polished does not last long it disappears within a year. Hence it is always advisable to buy granite slabs and tiles that are polished by machine to ensure that stone’s shine and beauty does not fade after few months. Some buyers maker this wrong decision as they price of Hand polished granite is considerably cheaper than the one polished by machines. You can see the difference when you see the both hand polished and machine polished together.

Also while inspecting the material, do keep in mind you are seeing the material in proper light as in dark factory places you will not be able to spot any cracks, black lines or any other problems in the stone. You also need to understand that Granite tiles are more delicate than granite slabs hence granite tiles should packed in wooden boxes covered with polythene on each side to ensure that it does not break during transportation.

So in this post we have covered almost everything about black galaxy that one needs to know and sincerely believe all this information will prove useful to you.