Nehbandan granite is a granite stone, known for its natural beauty and quality. It is located in the Nehbandan region of South Khorasan Province.
Nehbandan granite is known as one of the best types of granite inside and outside Iran, and the reason for this is its special appearance with unique physical properties.
Granite is an igneous rock, meaning it is formed from molten lava deep within the Earth’s crust. As the lava cools, it crystallizes under great pressure. Crystallization is the reason for the color spots in this rock; the longer the molten rock takes to cool, the larger the color spots or grains will be. In fact, this rock gets its name from the Latin word granum, meaning grain. The price of granite varies based on color, texture, and intended use.
Nehbandan granite has beautiful and eye-catching patterns, which usually include dark gray and white colors. Since Nehbandan granite is very hard and resistant, it is used as a building material in construction. Its common applications include flooring, wall coverings, stairs, sidewalks and other architectural works.
Nehbandan granite is an excellent choice for interior and exterior applications due to its high resistance to pressure, abrasion and the effects of time. Also, this type of granite performs well against cold and hot weather and has good resistance to adverse weather conditions. The origin of this widely used stone is in Khorasan Province.
Nehbandan granite stone is one of the examples of granite stones that has a bright background and coarser grain than some similar granite stones. These characteristics make Nehbandan granite stone a popular choice in architectural and construction projects, because it has natural beauty and high quality. This stone is considered a good choice for various types of construction projects due to its high resistance to pressure, abrasion, and weather effects.
Nehbandan granite stone is available in various types of varieties, each of which has its own characteristics. In the market, these varieties are usually referred to by specific names. Below we will mention the types of varieties.