- Material Type:
- Granite
- Origin:
China (Qingyang County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province) - Recommended Usage:
- Kitchen and bathroom countertops, monuments, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, waterjet pattern, wall panels, table tops, window sills, balustrades, columns, wall and pool copings, pool pavers, sculptures, fireplaces, pavers, cobbles, curbstone
- Additional Names:
- Qingyang White Granite, Sesame White Granite, Anhui White Granite, Anhui Sesame White Granite, White Butterfly Granite, Himalayan White Granite, in China stone market:青阳白(Qīng Yáng Bái)
- Finished Surface:
- Polished,Flamed,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Acid Washing,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Description
Quarry Origin Location: Anhui Province, China
Common Name: Cheer White Granite / Sesame White Granite / G603 Alternative
Appearance & Texture
- Color: Light gray to off-white background
- Pattern: Evenly distributed medium to small dark gray and black speckles
- Grain: Fine to medium grain
- Texture: Smooth crystalline texture with a uniform, salt-and-pepper appearance
- Visual Quality: High color consistency and classic neutral tone, ideal for large-scale uniform applications
Mineral Composition (% by weight)
- Plagioclase Feldspar .... 40–50%
- Quartz .... 20–30%
- Biotite & Mica .... 10–15%
- Hornblende & Accessories .... 5–10%
Chemical Composition (% by weight)
- SiO2 .... 65–75%
- Al2O3 .... 12–16%
- Fe2O3 .... 1–3%
- CaO .... 2–4%
- MgO .... 0.5–1.5%
- Na2O + K2O .... 4–6%
Physical & Mechanical Properties
- Water Absorption .... ≤ 0.30%
- Density .... 2.60–2.75 g/cm³
- Compressive Strength .... 160–180 MPa
- Flexural Strength .... 13–16 MPa
- Mohs Hardness .... 6–6.5
- Abrasion Resistance .... High
Standard Sizes
Slabs
- Thicknesses: 2 cm, 3 cm standard; custom thickness on request
- Sizes (cm): 120×240, 150×260, 160×300, 180×320
- Sizes (inch): 47”×94”, 59”×102”, 63”×118”, 71”×126”
Tiles
Common Thicknesses: 1 cm, 1.2 cm, 1.5 cm, 2 cm
Popular Sizes (cm/inch):
- 30×30 cm (12”×12”)
- 30×60 cm (12”×24”)
- 60×60 cm (24”×24”)
- 40×80 cm (16”×32”)
- Cut-to-size formats available on request
Surface Finishes Available
- Polished .... Glossy finish enhances speckled contrast and light reflection
- Honed .... Smooth, matte finish for subtle elegance
- Flamed .... Rough texture, slip-resistant for exterior flooring
- Bush Hammered .... Dimpled surface for anti-slip outdoor use
- Leathered .... Lightly textured matte with a natural feel
- Sawn Cut .... Unpolished raw finish for industrial or further processing
Applications & Usage
- Public flooring and walls (airports, malls, terminals)
- Kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities
- Paving stones and kerbstones
- Staircases and risers
- Building facades
- Outdoor landscaping and monuments
- Cladding for commercial and residential buildings
Maintenance Requirements
- Routine Care: Use neutral pH cleaners; avoid acidic substances
- Sealing: Optional but recommended annually for polished surfaces in kitchens and baths
- Stain Resistance: High, especially when sealed
- Wear Resistance: Excellent for high-traffic zones