Madurai Gold granite – polished sample photo 1

Madurai Gold granite polished sample – Marmi di Carrara – gold, brown (1) — Madurai Gold granite – polished sample photo 1. Photo © Marmi di Carrara srl.

About this photo

This photograph shows a polished sample in Madurai Gold, a granite from India. The dominant tones measured on the image are gold (52%), brown (48%). Madurai Gold belongs to the granite family; typical uses are kitchen worktops, exterior paving and cladding, stairs, high-traffic floors.

Dominant tones

gold 52%brown 48%

Tones are measured automatically on the photograph; light and screen settings change how a stone looks. Ask for current photos of the lot before deciding.

About Madurai Gold

Madurai Gold is a yellow granite from India. Petrographically it is classified as n/a. Texture: veined. It is also traded as Madura, Mandurai. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: polished, honed, flamed, leathered, bush-hammered. Recommended applications: suitable for interior and exterior applications.

Technical sheet

Material	Madurai Gold
Stone family	Granite
Origin	India
Base colour	Yellow & Gold
Formats available	Blocks, slabs 2 cm and 3 cm, tiles, cut-to-size
Typical finishes	Polished, honed, flamed, leathered, bush-hammered
Typical uses	Kitchen worktops, exterior paving and cladding, stairs, high-traffic floors
Bulk density (EN 1936)	2,600–2,800 kg/m³
Water absorption (EN 13755)	0.1–0.6 %
Compressive strength (EN 1926)	100–250 MPa
Flexural strength (EN 12372)	8–25 MPa
Mohs hardness	6–7
Weight of a 2 cm slab	about 54 kg/m²
Photo shows	Polished sample
Image size	1200 × 900 px

Density, absorption and strength are indicative ranges for the stone family, not test results of this block. Certified values for a specific lot are provided with the offer.

Catalogue data

Also known as	Madura, Mandurai
Trade classification	Granite
Petrographic classification	N/a
Texture and grain	veined
Recommended applications	Suitable for interior and exterior applications
Availability	good

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Where to use Madurai Gold

Interior floors	Excellent
Wall cladding	Excellent
Kitchen worktops	Excellent
Bathrooms and wet areas	Excellent
Exterior paving and façades	Excellent
Frost exposure	Excellent
Back-lighting	Not suitable

General guidance for the granite family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Madurai Gold are confirmed on your project.

Weights

Thickness (mm)	about 27 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 54 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 81 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 108 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 135 kg/m²
Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm	about 292 kg
Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm	about 437 kg
20-foot container (about 27 t)	about 500 m² of 2 cm slabs

Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.

Questions and answers

What is Madurai Gold used for?

Madurai Gold is a granite from India. Typical uses are kitchen worktops, exterior paving and cladding, stairs, high-traffic floors.

Which finishes are available for Madurai Gold?

The usual finishes for this stone family are polished, honed, flamed, leathered, bush-hammered. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.

How much does Madurai Gold weigh?

About 54 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 81 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.

How do I look after Madurai Gold?

Water and a neutral detergent; sealing is recommended on light colours and textured finishes.

Can I buy the slab shown in this photo?

Natural stone changes from block to block. Send us this photo with the form: we check the lots available now in our warehouse and reply with current photos, sizes and price.