
Guiling Pink Granite

About
Item Details
- Material Type:
- Granite
- Origin:
China (Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region) - Recommended Usage:
- kitchen and bathroom countertop, wash basins, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, water-jet pattern, wall panels, table tops, balustrades, columns, wall and pool copings, pool pavers, fireplaces, window sills
- Additional Names:
- Guiling Pink Ma Granite, Pink Ma Granite, Guangxi Pink Granite, in China stone market:桂岭粉红麻(Guìlǐng Fěnhóng Má)
- Finished Surface:
- Polished,Flamed,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Acid Washing,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Chiseled,Pickling
Testing
- Water Absorption:
- 0.20–0.30%
- Density:
- 2670 - 2700 kg/m³
- Flexural Strength:
- 10 - 13 MPa
- Compressive Strength:
- 140 - 180 MPa
Description
Guiling Pink Granite is a warm, dusty pink to beige-pink granite quarried in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It features a medium-to-coarse-grained, granular to locally porphyritic texture with densely distributed milky-white, light-grey, and dark charcoal-black mineral speckles. The balanced pink and neutral mineral colors give the stone a classic, rugged appearance suitable for both architectural and landscaping applications.
Color & Pattern
- Base color: Dusty pink, beige-pink, light tan to khaki
- Pattern: Uniformly speckled, granular and locally porphyritic
- Mineral contrast: Milky-white/light-grey feldspar and quartz with dark biotite/hornblende-type minerals
- Overall appearance: Warm, natural and moderately busy
Typical Mineral Composition (% by weight)
- Plagioclase feldspar: 35–45%
- K-feldspar: 25–35%
- Quartz: 20–30%
- Biotite: 3–7%
- Amphibole and other accessory minerals: 1–5%
Typical Chemical Composition (% by weight)
- SiO₂: 68–73%
- Al₂O₃: 14–16%
- K₂O: 3–5%
- Na₂O: 3–5%
- CaO: 1–3%
- Fe₂O₃ + FeO: 1–3%
- MgO: 0.5–2%
- TiO₂: 0.1–0.5%
- Other: <1%
Typical Physical & Mechanical Properties
- Bulk density: 2,670–2,700 kg/m³
- Water absorption: 0.20–0.30%
- Uniaxial compressive strength: 140–180 MPa
- Flexural strength: 10–13 MPa
- Abrasion resistance: High
- Freeze-thaw resistance: Good to excellent
- Mohs hardness: Approximately 6–7
Recommended Uses
- Kitchen and bathroom countertops
- Vanity tops
- Flooring and wall cladding
- Staircases and steps
- Exterior façades
- Window sills
- Paving and landscaping
- Monuments and memorials
- Outdoor architectural applications
Maintenance
Guiling Pink Granite is durable and relatively low-maintenance.
Clean regularly with a pH-neutral stone cleaner and a soft cloth or mop. Avoid strong acids, abrasive cleaners and prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals. For countertops and other stain-prone surfaces, periodic sealing is recommended.
Exterior applications generally require minimal maintenance, although periodic cleaning and inspection of joints are advisable.

















