Grey El Sherka
Grey El Sherka Granite – High-Performance Egyptian Grey Stone for Global Architecture
Grey El Sherka Granite is one of Egypt’s most established and commercially trusted natural stones, recognized for its consistent medium-grey coloration, fine crystalline texture, and outstanding structural performance. Quarried in Egypt, it is widely specified in European, American, and international construction markets for projects demanding durability, uniformity, and long-term value.
This granite is formed from a dense igneous structure composed of quartz, feldspar, and mica, delivering a compact, hard-wearing material with excellent mechanical strength and resistance to environmental stress. Its natural grey tone offers a clean, neutral, and architectural aesthetic, making it highly suitable for modern urban developments and infrastructure projects.
The material is available in blocks, slabs, tiles, and custom cut-to-size formats, and can be finished in polished, flamed, honed, or sandblasted surfaces, offering full flexibility for both functional engineering requirements and architectural design intent.
Technical Perspective
From a technical standpoint, Grey El Sherka delivers high compressive strength (~21,300 psi), very low water absorption (~0.12%), and strong abrasion resistance (~38.1 Ha), ensuring reliable performance in heavy-traffic and exterior applications even under demanding climatic conditions.
Typical applications include:
- Urban paving and public infrastructure
- Building façades and exterior cladding
- Commercial and institutional flooring
- Staircases, walkways, and landscape architecture
- Heavy-duty industrial and high-traffic areas