Granite and Indian Marble
Granite for kitchens, staircases and floors
Why is granite the default for kitchens and stairs?
Granite is the hardest-wearing natural stone used in homes. It resists heat, knives and kitchen acids, which is why it is the usual choice for kitchen counters, staircases and busy floors. Akrruthi holds South Indian and North Indian granites, and imported granites and quartzites for islands and feature walls.
Granite at Akrruthi
Filter these stones
Absolute Black- Black Galaxy
Black Pearl
Titanium Gold
Viscount White
Moon White
New River White
Colonial White
River White
Thunder White
Colonial Gold
Imperial Gold
Golden Juparana
Prada Gold
Shivakashi Gold
Shivakashi Pink
Tan Brown
Paradiso Bash
Paradiso Classico
Himalayan Blue
Red Multicolour
Lavender Blue
Kingfisher Blue
Kuppam Green
Hassan Green
Fish Black
Ash Black
Crystal Yellow
Desert Brown
Rosy Pink
Chima Pink
New Imperial Red
Blue Flower
Crystal Blue
Alaska White
Alaska Gold
Alaska Red
Blue Pearl
Volga Blue
Palomino
Emerald Pearl
Lemurian
Amazonite
Sodalite Blue
Azul Bahia
Compare granite at a glance
| Swatch | Stone | Origin | Colour | Flooring | Kitchen counter | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Black | India (Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu) | Black | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Black Galaxy | India (Andhra Pradesh) | Black | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Black Pearl | India (South India, per catalogue) | Black | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Titanium Gold | Confirmed on enquiry | Black and gold | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viscount White | India (South India, per catalogue) | White and grey | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Moon White | India (South India, per catalogue) | White | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| New River White | India (South India, per catalogue) | White | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Colonial White | India (South India, per catalogue) | White | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| River White | India (South India, per catalogue) | White | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Thunder White | India (South India, per catalogue) | White | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Colonial Gold | India (South India, per catalogue) | Gold | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Imperial Gold | India (South India, per catalogue) | Gold | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Golden Juparana | India (South India, per catalogue) | Gold | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Prada Gold | India (South India, per catalogue) | Gold | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shivakashi Gold | India (Tamil Nadu) | Cream gold | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shivakashi Pink | India (Tamil Nadu) | Pink | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tan Brown | India (Telangana) | Brown | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Paradiso Bash | India (Tamil Nadu) | Brown and grey | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Paradiso Classico | India (Tamil Nadu) | Purple brown | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Himalayan Blue | India (Karnataka) | Dark brown | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Red Multicolour | India (South India, per catalogue) | Red | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lavender Blue | India (South India, per catalogue) | Blue grey | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kingfisher Blue | India (South India, per catalogue) | Blue grey | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kuppam Green | India (Andhra Pradesh) | Green | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hassan Green | India (Karnataka) | Dark green | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fish Black | India (North India, per catalogue; mostly Rajasthan) | Black | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ash Black | India (North India, per catalogue; mostly Rajasthan) | Black | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Crystal Yellow | India (North India, per catalogue; mostly Rajasthan) | Yellow | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Desert Brown | India (North India, per catalogue; mostly Rajasthan) | Brown | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rosy Pink | India (North India, per catalogue; mostly Rajasthan) | Pink | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chima Pink | India (North India, per catalogue; mostly Rajasthan) | Pink | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| New Imperial Red | India (North India, per catalogue; mostly Rajasthan) | Red | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blue Flower | India (North India, per catalogue) | White and blue-grey | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Crystal Blue | India (North India, per catalogue; mostly Rajasthan) | Blue grey | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alaska White | India (North India, per catalogue; mostly Rajasthan) | White | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alaska Gold | India (North India, per catalogue; mostly Rajasthan) | Gold | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alaska Red | India (North India, per catalogue; mostly Rajasthan) | Red | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blue Pearl | Imported (country confirmed on enquiry) | Blue | Limited | Yes | Limited |
| Volga Blue | Ukraine | Black with blue | Limited | Yes | Limited |
| Palomino | Brazil | Tan | Limited | Yes | Limited |
| Emerald Pearl | Norway | Dark green | Limited | Yes | Limited |
| Lemurian | Madagascar | Dark blue green | Limited | Yes | Limited |
| Amazonite | Brazil | Turquoise | Limited | Yes | Limited |
| Sodalite Blue | Brazil, Bolivia or Namibia | Royal blue | Limited | Yes | Limited |
| Azul Bahia | Brazil (Bahia) | Blue | Limited | Yes | Limited |
All stones are supplied 18 mm thick. Prices on enquiry.
Good to know
Where granite works
- Kitchen counters and islands
- Staircases, thresholds and window sills
- Floors in busy homes, offices and shops
- Exteriors and car porches, in a flamed or leather finish
Where it does not
- Polished granite on outdoor steps and ramps, which is slippery when wet
- Very light granites by the cooker without sealing; oil can mark them
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Questions about granite
Is granite better than marble for a kitchen counter?
Yes, for a kitchen that is cooked in every day. Granite resists heat, knives and acids. Marble etches when lemon or tamarind touches it.
Does granite need sealing?
Dark, dense granites need little or none. Lighter, more porous granites should be sealed on installation and then every year or two.
Which granite finish is safe outdoors?
Flamed or leather. Both give grip when wet. Keep polished granite for indoor counters and floors.
The 2026 Akrruthi catalogue
Every stone we hold, swatch by swatch, in one file to share with your family, architect or contractor.
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