Black Angola Granite supplied as slabs, tiles and bespoke cut-to-size pieces.
A deep black natural granite from Angola, selected for worktops, floors, walls, staircases, memorials and interior or exterior architectural applications.
Black Angola Granite: origin and appearance
Black Angola Granite, also known internationally as Angola Black Granite, Nero Angola, Black Angola and Angola Labrador, is a natural granite quarried in Angola, particularly around Lubango, formerly Sá da Bandeira. It is characterised by a deep black background, an even texture and subtle black-to-brown tonal shifts depending on the lot.
Its appearance is more mineral and uniform than that of heavily flecked black granites. Polishing adds depth and elegance; honed, brushed or leathered finishes produce a quieter, more contemporary surface with a tactile architectural character.
Black Angola is specified where a durable, dense and technically reliable dark surface is required: worktops, islands, bars, staircases, floors, walls, window sills, pool copings, fountains, memorials and exterior cladding. As with every natural stone, the actual lot should be reviewed to confirm grain, depth of black, brown reflections and surface consistency.
Material positioning
Black Angola is a premium black granite, well suited to schemes requiring a dark, durable and understated surface compared with Black Galaxy Granite. It may also be compared with Shanxi Black Granite, although the visual character varies by lot and finish.
Black Angola Granite technical overview
| Stone family | Natural granite |
| Origin / quarry area | Angola, Lubango region (formerly Sá da Bandeira) |
| Appearance | Deep black, even texture, with black-to-brown reflections depending on the lot |
| Predominant colour | Black |
| Alternative trade names | Angola Black Granite, Nero Angola, Black Angola, Angola Labrador and Granito Negro Angola |
| Formats and finishes | Slabs, tiles, stair components, window sills and bespoke cut-to-size pieces. Available finishes include polished, honed, flamed, bush-hammered, brushed, leathered, sandblasted, split-face and natural, subject to project requirements. |
| Recommended applications | Worktops, floors, walls, staircases, memorials, fountains, pool copings, interior and exterior applications |
| Exterior use | Generally suitable, subject to the selected lot, finish, climate, installation method and application |
Indicative technical data
| Bulk density | 2 839 kg/m³ |
| Water absorption | 0.02% by mass |
| Compressive strength | 256–258 MPa |
| Flexural strength | 25.2 MPa |
| Freeze-thaw / exterior use | Generally suitable, subject to finish, installation, climate and lot |
Indicative values only; confirm against the selected lot, finish, test standard and intended use. Colour, grain and reflections may vary from one slab to another.
Recommended applications
- Worktops, islands, bars, counters and splashbacks
- Floors, staircases, walls, cladding and window sills
- Fountains, pool copings, wall caps, memorials and exterior applications subject to finish
- Premium residential, hospitality, commercial and construction projects
Need to confirm an available lot? Marbre Import can provide a curated slab selection, advise on thickness, finish and layout, and prepare a project-specific quotation. For high-end projects, we can also coordinate the complete stonework package on the client’s behalf.
Specification guidance
Specifying Black Angola Granite for premium projects
Black Angola is particularly effective in projects requiring a durable, dimensionally stable and versatile black stone for worktops, staircases, floors, thresholds, walls, exterior elements or heavily used surfaces.
For architects and designers
Assessment of the grain, large-format appearance, layout coherence, installation constraints and expected maintenance level.
For stone contractors and project teams
Approval of the lot, thicknesses, finishes, fabrication, transport and technical feasibility before ordering.
For discerning private clients
Comparison with similar stones, colour selection, maintenance guidance and support through to a tailored quotation.
How should the actual stone lot be approved?
Approval should consider the available lot, colour, grain, format, finish, thickness and intended application. Marbre Import can support selection with slab photographs, samples and technical data.
Can Black Angola be used in kitchens and bathrooms?
Suitability depends on the finish, treatment, expected maintenance and exposure to staining agents. Technical guidance is recommended before ordering.
Why is pricing provided on request?
Pricing varies with the lot, origin, availability, thickness, finish, quantities, fabrication and transport. A tailored quotation reflects the actual project rather than a theoretical list price.
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