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Zimbabwe Granite

Granite

Zimbabwe

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 Zimbabwe up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this granite unique.

Style:

Natural Polished Fine Grain

The world's benchmark black granite — an intensely solid, profoundly monolithic jet-black stone with extraordinary density of 3,100 kg/m³ and water absorption of just 0.12%, the absolute standard against which all black granites are measured.

Zimbabwe granite is the absolute standard in black granite. Quarried from the ancient Precambrian formations of Mutoko, Masvingo, and Mashonaland in Zimbabwe, this intensely solid stone features a uniform, pure black background with an exceptionally fine, tightly packed granular structure. The deeply monolithic surface is the definition of black — not grey-black, not charcoal, but the purest, most unwavering black that natural stone can achieve. The technical specifications confirm what the eye already knows. Density reaches 3,100 kg/m³ — significantly above the granite average of 2,600-2,750. Water absorption is just 0.12% — essentially zero porosity. These numbers make Zimbabwe granite one of the most technically impressive natural stones in existence. The industry uses it as the benchmark against which all other black granites are measured: when a supplier describes a stone as 'Absolute Black,' they are comparing it to Zimbabwean standard. In2stone offers Zimbabwe granite in its polished standard form for customers who want the purest, most uncompromising black worktop available. The jet-black surface creates starkly modern, high-contrast kitchens of extraordinary sophistication. White cabinetry provides maximum dramatic contrast — the black-on-white aesthetic is timeless. Chrome, polished nickel, and stainless steel fixtures complement the sharp, modern palette. The stone's extraordinary density means it takes a flawless polish that reflects like still water. Our craftsmen deliver precision joins in this unforgiving material — any imperfection would be visible against the monolithic black surface, so absolute precision is essential.

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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Zimbabwe Granite slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Zimbabwe

What does Zimbabwe granite look like?
Zimbabwe granite presents a uniform, pure jet-black surface with an exceptionally fine, tightly packed granular structure. The effect is deeply monolithic — the purest, most unwavering black that natural stone can achieve. In polished finish, the extraordinary density produces a flawless, mirror-like reflection. It is the global standard for black granite.
What makes Zimbabwe granite the benchmark for black stones?
Three factors set Zimbabwe apart: 1) Extraordinary density of 3,100 kg/m³ (vs. granite average of 2,600-2,750). 2) Water absorption of just 0.12% — essentially zero porosity. 3) Pure, uniform jet-black colour without grey veins, white spots, or mineral inclusions. The industry measures all other black granites against this Zimbabwean standard.
What kitchen designs suit Zimbabwe granite?
Zimbabwe granite creates starkly modern, high-contrast kitchens. White cabinetry provides maximum dramatic contrast for a timeless black-on-white aesthetic. Chrome, polished nickel, and stainless steel complement the sharp monochrome palette. The stone suits minimalist, contemporary, and ultra-modern kitchens where absolute purity of colour is the design statement.
Where is Zimbabwe granite quarried?
Zimbabwe granite is quarried from ancient Precambrian formations in the Mutoko, Masvingo, and Mashonaland regions of Zimbabwe. These formations — among the oldest in Africa — produce the exceptionally dense, pure black stone that has made Zimbabwe the world standard for black granite. The quarrying operations supply international demand for this premium benchmark material.
Is Zimbabwe granite hard to maintain?
Despite being demanding aesthetically (dark polished surfaces show fingerprints and water marks), Zimbabwe granite is one of the easiest granites to maintain physically. The extraordinary density and 0.12% water absorption mean the stone is virtually non-porous — staining is extremely unlikely even without sealing, though annual sealing remains recommended. Clean with warm soapy water and a microfibre cloth.
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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."
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Why In2stone

Invisible Joins & Ogee Edging

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