Granite
Absolute Black
India (Andhra Pradesh)
Granite
Paradiso Classico
India (Karnataka)
Paradiso Classico
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HardnessHard(6–7 Mohs)
SoftHard
Acid SensitivityAcid Safe
SafeHigh Risk
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True Geology: Gneiss
Paradiso Classico is commercially sold as granite, but is geologically a gneiss. This affects its actual physical and chemical properties.
Stone TypeGranite
Geological NameGneiss (commercially granite)
OriginIndia (Karnataka)
ASTM SpecificationASTM C615
ClassificationDense Crystalline / Siliceous
Available FinishesPolished, Honed (Matte), Leathered, Brushed, Flamed
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True Geology: Gneiss
Paradiso Classico is commercially sold as granite, but it is geologically a gneiss. This distinction matters because true geological classification determines the stone's actual physical and chemical properties — which affects how it performs, how it should be maintained, and how it reacts to acids and moisture.
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