Colombo Juparana Granite.
Colombo Juparana is a warm, animated granite from Karnataka's Juparana family — a complex, flowing pattern of pink, cream, grey, and dark mineral inclusions that creates one of the most visually distinctive natural stone appearances available.
About Juparana
Colombo Juparana Granite is quarried in Karnataka, within the same geological zone that produces the broader Juparana family of richly patterned granites. The characteristic pink and grey flow pattern results from Precambrian granitic magma differentiating into multiple feldspar and mineral phases during slow crystallisation. The stone has been a significant export product for over two decades and is well established in global kitchen countertop and interior markets. FOB Mundra / Nhava Sheva. Origin and specifications verified by Gemarix.
Geological Profile
Colombo Juparana is a coarse-grained granite composed of pink and white potassium feldspar, quartz, plagioclase, biotite, and hornblende. The flowing pattern results from compositional layering developed during magmatic differentiation — alternating zones of feldspar-rich and dark-mineral-rich material that appear as flowing, wave-like bands through the slab. Iron content in the feldspar produces the characteristic pink to salmon tones. The stone has moderate porosity and should be sealed for wet-contact applications.
Color & Character
Colombo Juparana Granite presents a flowing composition of warm pink to salmon feldspar zones, cream to light grey quartz-plagioclase areas, and dark grey-black hornblende-biotite clusters distributed in an organic, non-directional pattern. The movement across the slab face gives the stone an almost painterly quality — each slab carrying a different arrangement of its characteristic colour zones. Polished surfaces intensify the warmth of the pink feldspar and reveal subtle crystalline depth in the quartz zones. No two slabs are identical.
Best Applications
Kitchen Countertops
Colombo Juparana's complex warm patterning and practical durability make it a popular kitchen worktop choice, particularly effective paired with white or cream cabinetry.
Feature Walls
Full-height slab installations in residential living rooms or hotel dining areas showcase the stone's flowing pattern at architectural scale, creating dramatic natural stone feature walls.
Bathroom Vanities
Vanity tops and shower surrounds in Colombo Juparana introduce warmth and organic movement to bathroom interiors.
Flooring
Large-format polished Colombo Juparana tiles create richly patterned floor compositions for luxury residential and hospitality spaces.
Fireplace Surrounds
The stone's warm colour and active natural patterning make it a compelling choice for fireplace surround and hearth applications.
Commercial Lobbies
Hotel lobbies, restaurant interiors, and retail environments use Colombo Juparana's visual richness to create characterful, high-impact natural stone environments.
Available Finishes
Polished
Mirror-bright finish that enhances colour depth and mineral detail.
Honed
Matte, contemporary surface with good slip resistance for flooring and wet areas.
Leathered
Subtle micro-texture with sophisticated hand feel, ideal for kitchen surfaces and feature walls.
Brushed
Tactile finish with a refined natural feel, suited to exterior and heritage applications.
Available Sizes
Gangsaw Slabs
up to 280 × 180 cm
Thickness: 18, 20, or 30 mm. Ideal for large-format countertops and continuous wall cladding.
Cutter Slabs
up to 240 × 75 cm
Thickness: 16, 18, or 20 mm. Standard for kitchen vanity tops and commercial worktops.
Tiles
30×30, 30×60, 60×60 cm
Calibrated tiles for flooring and wall applications.
Custom Cuts
Cut-to-size
Bespoke dimensions available for export orders on request.
Care & Maintenance
Colombo Juparana Granite should be sealed with an impregnating sealer at installation and re-sealed every 12 months in kitchen and bathroom settings. The warm pink tones can be susceptible to oil staining if left unsealed; prompt spill removal is recommended. Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner and avoid acidic or bleach-based products. Polished surfaces are more stain resistant than honed finishes.
Request a Quote
Price on request. FOB Mundra / Nhava Sheva. MOQ and pricing vary by specification and destination. Contact us for availability, samples, and lead times.