Giallo Elley Granite is a fine-grain granite featuring a sesame-style golden beige texture. Quarried in Namibia, it is appreciated for its warm, uniform color palette and excellent physical strength. The mix of golden, beige, cream, and subtle gray flecks creates a visually calming yet elegant surface ideal for diverse architectural and design applications. 

Texture & Pattern

• Grain Type: Fine to medium grain
• Primary Color: Golden beige
• Pattern: Consistent speckled pattern of light beige, cream, light gray, and fine black mineral dots
• Surface Texture: Uniform and even, with low variation and a slightly reflective quality in polished form

Technical Test Results

• Density .... 2.64 – 2.68 g/cm³
• Water Absorption .... 0.18 – 0.25% by weight
• Compressive Strength .... 170 – 190 MPa
• Flexural Strength .... 14 – 18 MPa
• Hardness (Mohs Scale) .... 6 – 7
• Porosity .... Low
• Slip Resistance (Flamed) .... R11 (suitable for outdoor/non-slip areas)
• Abrasion Resistance .... High – suitable for high-traffic zones

Chemical Composition (% by weight)

• SiO₂ (Silica) .... 65 – 75%
• Al₂O₃ .... 12 – 15%
• K₂O + Na₂O .... 3 – 5%
• Fe₂O₃ .... 2 – 3%
• CaO .... 1 – 2%
• MgO .... 0.5 – 1.5%

Mineral Composition (% by weight)

• Quartz .... 30 – 35%
• Feldspar (Orthoclase + Plagioclase) .... 50 – 55%
• Mica (Biotite & Muscovite) .... 5 – 10%
• Others (Iron oxides, Amphiboles) .... <5%

Usage & Applications

• Indoor: Flooring, countertops, wall cladding, staircases, vanity tops
• Outdoor: Paving, building facades, landscaping, pool surrounds, monuments
• Commercial & Residential Use: Due to its durability, consistent color, and warm tone

Surface Finish Options

• Polished .... High-gloss, color-enhancing, ideal for interiors
• Honed .... Matte, smooth, non-reflective, suitable for floors & walls
• Flamed .... Rough texture, slip-resistant, ideal for outdoor & wet areas
• Brushed .... Slightly aged look with soft surface
• Sandblasted .... Uniform roughness, good grip, architectural appeal
• Tumbled .... Rounded edges, antique appearance, often used for tiles or mosaics
• Leathered .... Soft sheen and textured grain; slip-resistant and refined look

Cutting Sizes (cm)

• Tiles: 30x30, 60x30, 60x60, 60x90, or customized
• Slabs: Standard: 240x120 cm or 260x140 cm
• Thicknesses: 2 cm (most common), 3 cm

Maintenance

Low-maintenance stone

Sealing recommended for honed, leathered, and flamed surfaces in high-use or outdoor areas

Regular cleaning with pH-neutral cleaner

Avoid acidic or abrasive cleaners to preserve finish