Please note that these are average samples only. Due to granite being a natural material, rough block, slabs, tiles, and monuments are all liable to vary in colour and veining, therefore absolute resemblance cannot be guaranteed.

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G654 Granite, G 654 Granite, Padang Dark Granite, Sesame Black Granite

Synonyms: Changle, China Impala, D Grey, Dark Barry Grey, Dark Grey, Flake Grey, G3554 (according to GB/T 17670), NDG 036, Neu Impala, New Jasberg, Padang Dark, Padang Dunkel, Padang Scuro, Padanga Dunkel, Pandang Dark, Pandang Dunkel, Padang Scuro, Peppercon, Pepperino Dark, Pingnan Zhima Hei, Sesame Black, Sesame Grey, Shangai Grey, Snow Flake Grey, TG 36

Description: A fine-grained, dark grey quartzdiorite of the Precambrian period.

Quartz diorite: Quartz diorite is a medium to dark grey, medium to coarse-grained intrusive rock. It consists mainly of plagioclase feldspar, some quartz, and abundant dark minerals (roughly a third). The dark crystals are usually hornblende and biotite, with minor pyroxene.

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Description of G654 Granite, G 654 Granite, Padang Dark Granite	This material is a fine-grained, dark grey quartzdiorite of the Precambrian period. First Choice material will have no white lines. Veined material (movement) is sometimes available. There are many quarries, lighter and darker types with different grain and colour
General Usage for G654 Granite, G 654 Granite, Padang Dark Granite	It is mainly used for flooring, cladding, kitchen counters, table tops and memorials It looks best when it is glossy however hones and flames well. Available in both slabs and tiles.
Quarrying Area for G654 Granite, G 654 Granite, Padang Dark Granite	Changle, Fujian province, China
Technical Specification
Bulk density	2,63kg/dm³
Bending strength	15,3 - 17,8 N/mm²
Compression breaking load	174,8 N/mm²
Water absorption	0,185 - 0,355 (weight)-%
Note
These figures and details are given for guidance purposes only, no reliance should be taken as to their accuracy.