A medium- to coarse-grained, blue-grey gneiss.
Technical and physical characteristics: Bulk density according to ABNT NBR 12.766: 2,714 kg/dm³, bending strength according to ABNT NBR 12.763: 13,48 N/mm², compression breaking load according to ABNT NBR 12.767: 125,00 N/mm², abrasion resistance according to ABNT NBR 12.042 (Amsler): 0,62 mm, water absorption according to ABNT NBR 12.766: 0,16%.
Mineral distribution on the average: oligoclase: 40%, quartz: 25%, biotite: 17%, perthitic microcline: 15%, accessories: 3%.
Uses: Building stone, ornamental stone.
Available are two sorts: Blue Fantastic First Choice + Blue Fantastic Standard.

This stone internationally may be nominated as a granite. For the US- and Chinese market this is correct according to ASTM C 119 resp. GB/T 17670. But in the area of application of the European Standard (EN) this stone must be nominated as gneiss because the EN 12440 demands a scientific terminology for the denomination of natural stones, determined with a petrografic examination according to EN 12407 and 4.2 of prEN 12670. In case of doubt please ask your supplier.