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Colonial Cream Granite.

Colonial Cream Granite from Andhra Pradesh is a warm, inviting stone with a cream-to-beige background and gentle brown mineral clusters — a softly coloured granite well suited to residential kitchens, bathrooms, and warm-scheme interior applications.

Colonial Cream Granite slab

About Cream

Colonial Cream Granite is quarried in Andhra Pradesh, within the Dharwar Craton's eastern extension, where iron-tinted granitoid intrusives produce the warm cream to beige colouring characteristic of the Colonial stone family. The stone has been in export production for over a decade and is processed to gangsaw slabs and calibrated tiles at Andhra Pradesh units. FOB Mundra / Nhava Sheva. Origin and specifications verified by Gemarix.

Geological Profile

Density ~2.63 g/cm³
Water Absorption <0.30%
Compressive Strength ~165 MPa
Mohs Hardness 6 – 7

Colonial Cream is a medium-grained granite composed of warm cream-toned potassium feldspar, quartz, plagioclase, and subordinate biotite and hornblende. The warm beige colour results from mild iron-oxide staining of the feldspar matrix during post-crystallisation weathering. Dark mineral clusters — primarily biotite and hornblende — are distributed as small to medium aggregates through the cream ground. The stone has moderate porosity and requires sealing for kitchen and bathroom use.

Color & Character

Colonial Cream Granite has a warm cream to light beige ground with clusters of darker brown-grey biotite and hornblende minerals distributed evenly across the surface. The overall tone is soft and warm, without the stark contrast of darker patterned granites. The background colour varies slightly between slabs — from cool cream to warmer beige — with the consistent cream family character maintained throughout. On polished surfaces, the feldspar matrix develops a gentle luminosity that enhances the stone's warm, domestic appeal.

Best Applications

Kitchen Countertops

Colonial Cream's warm, neutral background makes it a versatile kitchen worktop material that pairs comfortably with a wide range of cabinet colours and kitchen styles.

Bathroom Vanities

The stone's warm cream tone creates naturally welcoming bathroom environments — effective in both contemporary and traditional interior settings.

Flooring

Honed Colonial Cream tiles provide warm, practical floor surfaces for residential kitchens, living rooms, and entrance halls.

Wall Cladding

Polished panels create warm wall surfaces in kitchen splashbacks and residential feature wall applications.

Exterior Paving

The stone's durability makes it suitable for garden paving, terrace surfaces, and courtyard flooring in protected exterior positions.

Commercial Interiors

Restaurants and hotels with warm interior design schemes specify Colonial Cream for its neutral warmth and broad material compatibility.

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

Colonial Cream Granite should be sealed with an impregnating sealer at installation and re-sealed every 12 months in food and wet-contact environments. The warm cream background can show oil staining if left unsealed. Clean with pH-neutral stone cleaner and address spills promptly. Honed finishes are more susceptible to visible staining than polished surfaces and should be sealed more frequently.

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Price on request. FOB Mundra / Nhava Sheva. MOQ and pricing vary by specification and destination. Contact us for availability, samples, and lead times.