Black granite

Black diabase, simply called black granite, is an exclusive, very dense and homogeneous stone with very little variation in color and grain structure.

Diabasens egenskaper gör att man på förhand vet hur stenen kommer att se ut. En fördel är därmed att det går att beställa tillbehör i granit till sin gravsten i efterhand och veta att de har samma färgnyans som livstenen.

Black granite is the only stone that can be photo blasted, i.e. a photo can be laser engraved on the tombstone.

Gravestones are manufactured using a variety of processes to create beautiful contrasts in the stone. Smooth, polished surfaces are darker than rough/carved surfaces for the same stone. The darker the stone, the higher the contrast between a polished and a carved surface. Black granite is therefore very suitable for beautiful decorations and sculptures where the contrasts come into their own.

Both raised and recessed, carved or recessed, white, gold and silver painted text and decorations fit well on black polished granite.

The only disadvantage of black granite is that it is heavy and cumbersome to handle due to its density, and since it is a walking stone, it can be difficult to get hold of large blocks of black granite.

Klassisk stående gravsten från Edurus, modell E009 i svart granit.
Modell E009
Stående gravsten från Edurus, modell E007 i svart granit. Dekoren är utvald för att följa stenens mjuka rundade form.
Modell E007
Liggande gravsten från Edurus, modell E003 i svart granit. Oval mjukt formad sten i polerad bearbetning.
Modell E003

Black diabase offers an elegant and sophisticated aesthetic for gravestones. Its deep black color gives a sense of dignity and respect, which is well suited for grave sites.

Diabase is very hard and durable, making it an excellent choice for gravestones. Its resistance to weathering and ageing ensures that the gravestone can retain its beauty and quality over time.

Diabase is an igneous rock composed mainly of the minerals plagioclase-feldspar, pyroxene and often olivine. Its dark color comes from the high content of iron and magnesium minerals. Its high hardness and density make it a very durable and resistant stone.

Black diabase can be polished to a smooth and shiny finish that highlights its deep black color and natural patterns. It can also be left with a more natural and textured surface by refraction or flaming to create different aesthetic effects.

Finishes

Examples of different finishes of the stone surface*

Granit vid polerad sten Polished
Granit vid finslipad sten Fine polished
Granit vid mattslipad sten Matte polished
Granit vid Finhuggen sten Fine chiseled
Granit vid Pikhuggen sten Chiseled
Granit vid Flammad sten Flamed
Granit vid Råarbetad sten Roughly finished

Our other granite types

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  • Red Vanga granite

  • Purple granite

  • Black diabase

  • Bårarp gneiss

  • Gray Kurugranite

  • Red Bohus granite

  • Dark gray granite

  • Gray Bohus granite

  • Light gray granite

  • Greenish gray granite

  • Labrador granite

  • Indian blue-gray granite

  • Red flamed granite

  • Indian red granite