Red Granite – A Detailed Guide

We are amazed at the mesmerizing impacts of White Fantasy Granite, but today, we are going to touch a real granite that is stunning to see and energetic to use in your ambiance. It is Red Granite, a vibrant variation of Granite Rocks found in nature.

What Is Red Granite?

When a granite rock consists of potassium feldspar predominantly, it gains pink to red shades. When the K-feldspar is getting redder than pinker, it terms as Red Granite in the construction industry or dimension stone industry.

Properties of Red Granite

The properties of red granite are not much different from the generic granite rocks, and we already learned about it before.

Parameters	Values
Average Density	2.65 to 2.75 g/cm3
Compressive Strength	Above 200 MPa
Viscosity near STP	3.1019 to 6.1019 Pa·s
Melting Temperature (at Ambient Pressure)	1215–1260 °C (2219–2300 °F)
Permeability	Primary – Poor but Secondary – Strong

Sources of Red Granite

Rixö Red Granite Quarry in Lysekil, Sweden

Red Granite found across the world in more than 22 countries. China, India, Egypt, Sweden, Portugal, Brazil, the USA, and Russia consist of a major portion of it.

Advantages of Red Granite

We are familiar with the pros & cons of granite. So, I am not going to repeat the same here. However, why red granite by being red, in color useful in our home decoration. Red always consider a vibrant color. So, the user of the spaces where red granites have used to feel energetic.

Moreover, red is an attention-grabbing color and becomes the focal point in spatial design if used cleverly.

It means your façade with red granite facing, wall cladding, wall paneling, column, window frame, and stairs can catch the eye from a distance and exert an aesthetic appeal. 

In the kitchen, the countertops and backsplash with red granite adorn the overall ambiance and leave high impacts on the psyche of users as well as guests visiting the first time.

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