Black Galaxy

Some blocks when viewed closley actually have a green tinge and slightly open veining in the background. Once more this does not affect the integrity of the material however this quality is usually valued slightly less and this quality particularly may need sealing when used for kitchen counter tops.

The presence of natural veins exists in nearly all the quarries, and considering that the recovery rate of the material has been poor, this has pushed up the cost of quarrying quite considerably. However the past few years has seen the Chinese purchasing many of the smaller blocks, many with veining, since they are not so obssessed with the Western culture of a "perfect" natural material. The Chinese now account for 95% of the purchases of small blocks.

It must be stated that the vein lines do not affect the integrity of the material. They are natural hence they cannot be removed.

• BLACK GALAXY, BLACK & WHITE LINE VEINS

  Like all natural stones Black Galaxy can and does vary in appearance and physical structure with natural veins a common feature within the material. Once again, these can broadly be divided into four types as follows:

We supply Black Galaxy blocks and finished Slabs