Azul Nuevo Granite

About
Item Details
- Material Type:
- Granite
- Origin:
India - Primary Color(s):
- Blue
- Recommended Usage:
- Countertops, monuments, mosaic, exterior - interior wall and floor applications, fountains, pool and wall coping
- Additional Names:
- Azul Nueve Granite, Azul Nueva Granite, Snowflakes Blue Granite, Snow Flake Ice Blue Granite, Forest Snow Granite, Forest Sea Snow Granite, in China stone market:林海雪原(Línhǎi xuěyuán), Azul Nuevo Granite
- Finished Surface:
- Polished,Flamed,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Acid Washing,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Chiseled,Pickling
Description
Bright white to creamy-white background with a luminous, clean appearance. Despite its name, the stone is predominantly white rather than blue, with contrasting dark grey and smoky mineral inclusions. Occasional subtle golden and amber-colored mineral flecks add warmth and visual depth.
Texture & Structure:
Medium to coarse-grained crystalline structure with a distinctive granular texture. Features scattered dark grey to charcoal-colored quartz-like crystals and irregular mineral fragments of varying sizes and shapes. The contrasting inclusions create a bold, naturally distributed speckled pattern with an exotic appearance.
Chemical & Mineralogical:
Typical mineral composition (indicative estimates by weight):
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Quartz: 25–35%
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Feldspar: 35–45%
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Plagioclase: 10–20%
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Biotite and other dark minerals: 5–10%
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Accessory minerals: 1–5%
Chemical Composition (indicative estimates by weight):
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SiO₂: 65–75%
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Al₂O₃: 12–16%
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K₂O: 3–6%
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Na₂O: 2–5%
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CaO: 1–4%
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Fe₂O₃: 1–3%
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MgO: 0.5–2%
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Other oxides: Minor amounts
Usage & Maintenance:
Suitable for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, flooring, wall cladding, staircases, reception counters, and architectural applications. Its bright background and contrasting crystalline inclusions make it particularly attractive for contemporary and luxury interiors. Generally durable and suitable for both residential and commercial applications. Apply a suitable penetrating stone sealer to help reduce staining. Clean regularly with pH-neutral stone cleaners and avoid acidic or abrasive cleaning products.
Note: Azul Nuevo is quarried in India. The chemical and mineralogical figures above are indicative estimates, not verified quarry test results. Actual technical properties should be confirmed through laboratory testing of representative samples.













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