Granite
Black Galaxy
Full Service — Installation
Our granite range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.
Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide
Outside our installation area? We can fabricate granite to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .
The Stone
See the natural beauty of Black Galaxy up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this granite unique.
The world's most famous star granite — India's legendary Black Galaxy features tiny golden bronzite flecks sparkling like a galaxy of stars against a jet-black night sky.
Black Galaxy is arguably the most iconic granite in the world. Quarried exclusively in the Chimakurthy region of Andhra Pradesh, India, this legendary stone features a jet-black base scattered with tiny golden-bronze bronzite mineral flecks that sparkle like distant stars in a clear night sky. The 'galaxy' effect is mesmerising — a surface that twinkles and shimmers as light and viewing angles change, creating a genuinely three-dimensional visual experience on a flat surface. The bronzite minerals that create Black Galaxy's signature sparkle are semi-precious stones in their own right. Their golden-bronze colour and metallic lustre are entirely natural, requiring no enhancement or treatment. This geological authenticity is what has made Black Galaxy one of the most enduringly popular granites globally — it has been specified by architects and designers for decades and shows no sign of losing its appeal. From high-end residential kitchens to luxury hotel lobbies, Black Galaxy's quiet drama works everywhere. Despite its celebrity status, Black Galaxy remains remarkably accessible. It sits at a competitive price point thanks to the scale of quarrying operations in Andhra Pradesh, making it possible for homeowners to bring this legendary stone into their kitchen without paying exotic-tier prices. It is genuine natural luxury at a sensible cost — the people's exotic.
Available Finishes
Ideal For
Performance
How This Stone Performs
Hardness
4 out of 5
Stain Resistance
3 out of 5
UV Resistance
5 out of 5
Heat Resistance
5 out of 5
Scratch Resistance
4 out of 5
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"We decided to get bespoke granite work tops for our new kitchen and have to say that we are over the moon with them. From the outset, Ian was very professional when selecting the stone, he listened to what we wanted, went through all of the possibilities that we could have for our worktops and went through the process in detail once we had made a decision. The templateing and fitting was carried out by an incredibly professional and helpful team run by Kev, who knew exactly what they were doing and just got on and made my kitchen look amazing. I would highly recommend In2stone for a helpful, knowledgeable and professional service from start to finish."— Nicky HavardGoogle Review
Why Choose Us
Why In2stone
Invisible Joins & Ogee Edging
The edge profiles and seamless joins other suppliers say they can't do? We do them every week.
"Other quartz suppliers weren't able to offer the ogee edging I wanted — In2stone could."
Olivia Tett
The Quote Is the Price
No hidden costs, no surprises. We consistently beat competitor quotes — even online discounters decline to match us.
"Beat 6 other companies by a mile. Even an online company that claims to beat any quote declined to."
Dean Fitzpatrick
Ian Answers the Phone
No answering machines or sales scripts. You'll speak to the people who'll actually work on your project.
"Ian always answered the phone or called me back — and that was before we even decided to use him."
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