Nehbandan Granite

Nehbandan Granite has three types in gray, cream, and orange color and it is also known as Golpanbe. This type of granite stone is coarser than other types. The low-grades of this stone have black and gray spots on it. Nehbandan granite stone mines are located in South Khorasan province and Nehbandan city.

Features Of Nehbandan Astan Granite

The features of this stone include the following:

• Mass production in domestic mines
• Appropriate price
• High resistance ( against cold and heat, alkalis, impact, and pressure )
• It has a long life
• It can be cut into large sizes and desired sizes

Applications Of Astan Nehbandan Stone

Applications of this granite include the following:

• As floor stones in busy places ( stairs  – subway – parking – yard – corridor )
• Cabinet stone
• Stairs inside and outside the building
• Sidewalks and parks in the form of cubic stones

It is recommended to avoid this type of stone in places where water is constantly flowing on it. Because Nehbandan granite has a relatively abundant element of iron in its structure, which oxidizes the stone over time and loses its beautiful appearance by being in the vicinity of water and moisture.

Factors Affecting The Price Of Nehbadan Astan Granite

• Production quality
• Stone size
• Its thickness
• Mining – Section and stone grading

Harms Of Granite On Health

It is worth mentioning that in general, the use of granite in laboratory spaces and exposed to X-ray and gamma rays is not recommended .