Najran Brown
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Colour |
Brown |
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Granite |
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Origin |
Saudi Arabia |
Najran Brown (also known on the international market as Brown Najran or Najran Oasis) is a renowned and majestic natural granite quarried in the historic, desert regions of Najran, situated in south-western Saudi Arabia. It is a material of great significance in monumental architecture and contemporary design, prized worldwide for its extraordinary durability and its warm hues that evoke desert landscapes.
Visually, it features an exceptionally compact and deep colour base, dominated by warm shades of chocolate brown, burnt brown and hazelnut. Its texture is characterised by a medium-to-coarse grain, beautifully punctuated by feldspar crystals in shades of beige, muted gold and smoky grey. This uniform yet richly detailed colour palette lends the surfaces a solid, vigorous appearance and a understated elegance that never goes out of fashion.
Technical characteristics of Najran Brown
Geologically, it is an intrusive igneous rock with an extremely high degree of compactness and density. Thanks to its predominantly siliceous composition, Najran Brown boasts exceptional mechanical properties: it offers virtually total resistance to scratches, abrasions, accidental impacts and continuous foot traffic, even in areas with very high footfall. Its natural porosity is virtually zero, ensuring extraordinary impermeability and a complete barrier against stains from liquids, oils and fats. Being chemically inert, it does not become dull when in contact with food acids (such as vinegar or lemon) and withstands extreme frost, sudden temperature changes and UV rays superbly, retaining its lustre over time.
Perfect for:
– exterior cladding and ventilated façades: thanks to its complete resistance to the elements and direct sunlight, it is one of the top choices for striking exterior façades, plinths and outdoor paving in both public and private settings.
– kitchen worktops and work surfaces: highly sought-after for luxury kitchens and monolithic islands, where it ensures maximum hygiene, resistance to the heat of hot pans and a surface that is extremely easy to clean.
– flooring and monumental staircases: perfect in large formats for hotel lobbies, airports, business centres and large residential halls, where the warmth of brown combines with the grandeur of timeless stone.
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