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Hassan Black Granite

Granite

Hassan Black

25+ Years Experience
1,500+ Projects Completed
4.9 from 100+ Reviews
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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 Hassan Black up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this granite unique.

Style:

Natural Polished Fine Grain

South Indian black granite from Karnataka's Hassan district — consistent, uniform dark grey-black with medium grain and naturally anti-bacterial properties.

Hassan Black granite takes its name directly from its home — the Hassan district of Karnataka, South India — and delivers the dependable, no-nonsense performance that characterises the best Indian black granites. This deep, dark stone features a medium-grained, densely speckled pattern of jet-black, charcoal-grey, and scattered cream-white mineral crystals. The classic salt-and-pepper texture creates a bold, uniform appearance with excellent consistency across every slab. With a compressive strength of approximately 110 MPa and a water absorption of just 0.4%, Hassan Black delivers solid technical performance at an accessible price point. What's particularly noteworthy is that the bush-hammered finish variant offers naturally anti-bacterial properties — an increasingly valued characteristic for kitchen worktops where food hygiene is paramount. In2stone offers Hassan Black as a reliable, honest choice for customers who want dark granite without exotic pricing or dramatic visual surprises. It's a stone that does exactly what it promises: a consistent, handsome dark surface that handles decades of daily kitchen use without complaint. Our craftsmen deliver clean, precise installations that let Hassan Black's quiet, uniform character speak for itself.

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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Hassan Black Granite slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Hassan Black

What does Hassan Black granite look like?
Hassan Black granite features a deep, dark surface with a medium-grained, densely speckled pattern of jet-black, charcoal-grey, and scattered cream-white mineral crystals. The classic salt-and-pepper texture is bold and uniform with excellent consistency across slabs. It's a straightforward, handsome dark granite without dramatic veining or exotic patterns.
What are the anti-bacterial properties of Hassan Black granite?
Hassan Black granite in its bush-hammered finish variant has naturally anti-bacterial properties, meaning the textured surface inhibits bacterial growth. This makes it particularly valuable for kitchen worktops where food preparation hygiene is a priority. The anti-bacterial quality is a natural characteristic of the stone's mineral composition combined with the bush-hammered surface texture.
Where is Hassan Black granite quarried?
Hassan Black is quarried in the Hassan district of Karnataka, South India — one of India's most productive granite-producing regions. The stone takes its name directly from its district of origin. Karnataka produces a significant proportion of India's granite exports, and Hassan Black is one of the region's most consistent and widely available dark granite varieties.
Is Hassan Black granite good value?
Hassan Black offers excellent value in the natural stone market. As one of India's widely available dark granites, it sits at an accessible price point without compromising on quality or durability. Its consistent appearance means you know exactly what to expect, its Mohs 6–7 hardness provides excellent scratch resistance, and its straightforward character delivers reliable, long-term performance.
What kitchen designs suit Hassan Black granite?
Hassan Black's consistent dark character works well in contemporary kitchens with white or light grey cabinetry for bold contrast, or with charcoal units for a sleek, dark scheme. Chrome and brushed nickel fixtures complement the cool dark tones. The uniform surface also works in more traditional settings with cream cabinetry, providing a classic foundation that doesn't compete with other design elements.
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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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