Water Cloud Yarn Granite

Water Cloud Yarn Granite is a Chinese granite with a light grey to off-white, silvery-white base and a fine-to-medium-grained salt-and-pepper texture. Dense dark charcoal, black and grey mineral grains are evenly distributed across the surface, creating a soft, misty and cloud-like appearance.

Color & Pattern

• Base color: Light grey, off-white to silvery white
• Pattern: Fine, uniform salt-and-pepper speckling
• Texture: Fine-to-medium grained, granular
• Appearance: Soft, misty and cloud-like

Typical Mineral Composition (% by weight)

• Plagioclase feldspar: 35–45%
• K-feldspar: 20–30%
• Quartz: 25–30%
• Biotite: 3–7%
• Amphibole and other accessory minerals: 1–4%

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: 0.10–0.30%
• Uniaxial compressive strength: 150–170 MPa
• Flexural strength: 11–13 MPa
• Mohs hardness: 6–7
• Abrasion resistance: High
• Freeze-thaw resistance: Good to excellent
• Uses
• Kitchen countertops and vanity tops
• Flooring and wall cladding
• Interior and exterior façades
• Staircases and steps
• Paving and landscaping
• Monuments and memorials
• Commercial and hospitality projects

Maintenance

Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner and a soft cloth or mop. Avoid strong acids, abrasive cleaners and harsh chemicals. Sealing is recommended for countertops and other stain-prone surfaces and should be renewed periodically depending on use and absorption.