Tema Grey Granite Technical Data Sheet

June 25, 2026

Technical Data Sheet

Tema Grey Granite

Ghana G603 / Ghana Salt & Pepper Granite for pavers, cobblestones, curbstones, steps, coping, slabs, and cut-to-size stone.

1. Product Identification

Item	Description
Product Name	Tema Grey Granite
Alternative Names	Ghana G603 / Ghana Salt & Pepper Granite
Material Type	Natural Granite
Color	Grey, salt-and-pepper
Origin	Ghana
Loading Port	Tema Port, Ghana
Supplier	Excellent Stone

2. Physical & Mechanical Properties

Property	Test Method	Result	Unit
Apparent Density	EN 1936	2680	kg/m³
Open Porosity	EN 1936	0.52	%
Water Absorption	EN 13755	0.16	%
Flexural Strength	EN 12372	19.7	MPa
Flexural Strength After Freeze-Thaw	EN 12371 / EN 12372	18.0	MPa
Abrasion Resistance, Polished	EN 14157	14.2	mm
Slip Resistance, Polished	EN 14231	Dry 56 / Wet 16	SRV
Compressive Strength	EN 1926	166	MPa
Compressive Strength After Freeze-Thaw	EN 12371 / EN 1926	185	MPa
Breaking Load at Dowel Hole	EN 13364	2025	N
Petrographic Description	EN 12407	Medium-grained quartz monzonite / diorite	—

Note: Test values are based on available SGS report data. Natural stone may vary between blocks and production batches.

3. Material Description

Grey salt-and-pepper granite
Black, white, and light grey mineral grains
Medium-grained natural stone texture
Suitable for exterior paving, curbing, landscape, and architectural stone
Polished finish appears darker
Flamed or bush-hammered finish appears lighter

4. Product Forms & Common Sizes

Product Form	Common Sizes	Metric Reference	Finish Options	Typical Use
Granite Pavers	12" × 12" to 24" × 36"	305 × 305 mm to 610 × 914 mm	Flamed / Thermal, Bush-hammered, Sawn	Patio, walkway, garden path
Thick Pavers	12" × 12", 12" × 24", 24" × 24"	305 × 305 mm, 305 × 610 mm, 610 × 610 mm	Flamed, Bush-hammered	Pedestrian paving, outdoor paving
Thin Cobblestone Pavers	Approx. 9" × 5" × 2.5" nominal	229 × 127 × 63 mm	Flamed top, split sides, tumbled edges	Patio, walkway, driveway border
Standard Belgian-Block Style Cobblestone	Approx. 9" × 5" × 5" nominal	229 × 127 × 127 mm	Split, Tumbled, Flamed top	Driveway edging, apron, heavy border
Jumbo Cobblestone	Approx. 10" × 7" × 4" nominal	254 × 178 × 102 mm	Split, Tumbled	Driveway, edging, landscape border
Classic Cobblestone	Approx. 12" × 6" × 3" nominal	305 × 152 × 76 mm	Split, Tumbled, Flamed top	Patio, walkway, edging
Cube Cobblestone	Approx. 4" × 4" × 4" nominal	102 × 102 × 102 mm	Split, Tumbled	Mosaic paving, garden edging
Landscape Cobble	Approx. 8" × 4" × 4" nominal	203 × 102 × 102 mm	Split, Tumbled	Landscape border, garden path
Curbstone / Kerbstone	4"–8" wide, 9"–18" deep, 24"–10' long	Custom sizes	Flamed, Sawn, Split face	Road curb, driveway edge, parking area
Steps & Treads	7" thick, 3'–8' long	Custom sizes	Flamed top, rock-faced edge	Outdoor stairs, entrances
Pool Coping	12" × 24" × 2"	305 × 610 × 50 mm	Flamed top, bullnose or chamfered edge	Pool edge, wall cap, step nosing
Slabs	2 cm / 3 cm	20 mm / 30 mm	Polished, Honed, Flamed	Countertops, panels, cut-to-size
Countertops	2 cm / 3 cm	20 mm / 30 mm	Polished	Interior countertops

Size Note: Custom sizes are available according to project drawings. Split, tumbled, rock-faced, and natural-face products should be treated as nominal dimensions.

5. Surface Finishes

Finish	Description	Common Use
Polished	Smooth, darker appearance	Slabs, countertops, interior use
Flamed / Thermal	Rough, slip-resistant texture	Pavers, steps, pool coping
Bush-Hammered	Textured, lighter grey surface	Paving, curbs, landscape stone
Natural Split	Rough natural face	Cobblestones, curbs, edging
Sawn Cut	Straight machine-cut surface	Curbs, steps, slabs
Tumbled	Rounded edges, antique look	Cobblestones, pavers
Rock-Faced	Rough architectural edge	Treads, steps, wall caps
Bullnose	Rounded exposed edge	Pool coping, step nosing

6. Application Guide

Application	Recommended Product	Recommended Finish
Patio	Pavers / Thin cobblestone pavers	Flamed / Bush-hammered
Walkway	Pavers / Cobblestones	Flamed / Tumbled
Driveway Border	Cobblestones / Belgian-block style stone	Split / Tumbled
Road Edge	Curbstone / Kerbstone	Sawn / Split / Flamed
Outdoor Steps	Steps / Treads	Flamed top, rock-faced edge
Pool Area	Pool coping / Pavers	Flamed top, bullnose edge
Landscape Border	Cobblestones / Landscape cobbles	Split / Tumbled
Interior Countertop	Slabs / Countertops	Polished

7. Outdoor Performance Notes

Low water absorption supports exterior applications
Flamed and bush-hammered finishes are recommended for wet walking areas
Polished finish is not recommended for exterior wet pedestrian surfaces
Freeze-thaw suitability should be confirmed by local project requirements
Proper base, bedding, drainage, and joint design are required for paving projects

8. Quality Control

Block selection
Color range control
Size and thickness inspection
Surface finish inspection
Edge and corner check
Crack and chip control
Packing inspection
Container loading supervision

9. Packaging

Strong seaworthy wooden crates
Fumigated wooden packing when required
Plastic or foam protection where needed
Reinforced packing for heavy curbstones, steps, and slabs
Palletized packing for pavers and cobblestones
Packing photos available before shipment

10. Handling & Installation Notes

Use proper lifting equipment
Install according to local project specifications
Check finish, thickness, and edge type before installation
Allow natural variation for split, tumbled, or rock-faced products
Confirm final size, finish, and tolerance before production

11. Cleaning & Maintenance

Clean with water or neutral stone cleaner
Avoid strong acid cleaners
Avoid harsh chemical treatment
Periodic cleaning is recommended for outdoor paving
Sealing may be considered based on project conditions

12. Disclaimer

Tema Grey Granite is a natural stone. Color, grain, texture, size, and surface appearance may vary between blocks and production batches. Final suitability should be confirmed by the project designer, contractor, installer, or local authority according to actual application and project requirements.