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Red Granite – A Detailed Guide

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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 Sou...