Granite types and deposits

Zhytomyr regionRed

Leznykivske granite

Maple Red · Leznykivske deposit

Expressive red-pink granite with dark mineral grains. It works as a strong accent and pairs well with grey or black stone.

FaçadesSettsArchitectureMemorials

Zhytomyr regionBrown

Didkovychi granite

Star of Ukraine · Didkovychi deposit

Warm brown-pink stone with a lively crystalline structure. Polishing enhances its colour depth and natural contrast.

InteriorsCladdingStepsMemorials

Scanned surface of an undamaged Ukrainian Verde Oliva granite sample before heating

Zhytomyr regionGreen

Maslavske granite

Verde Oliva · Maslavske deposit

Medium-grained granite in olive-green and graphite tones. Its restrained palette suits modern façades, interiors and landscapes.

WorktopsFaçadesLandscapingSteps

Zhytomyr regionBlack-blue

Holovyne labradorite

Ukrainian Labradorite · Holovyne deposit

Dark decorative stone with natural blue and blue-green iridescence. Particularly striking when polished and used for feature details.

InteriorsPanelsFaçadesMemorials

Zhytomyr regionBlack

Bukynske gabbro

Bukynsky Gabbro · Bukynske deposit

Dense near-black stone with a uniform fine-grained structure. It takes a deep polish and provides excellent contrast for engraving.

MemorialsSlabsInteriorsCladding

Novoselivka granite depositGrey

Novoselivka granite (Caviale Nero)

Novoselivka granite · Novoselivka granite deposit

Dark grey with light grey veining, black patches and occasional garnet inclusions.

Facades and claddingPaving and kerbsSlabsWindow sills

Kapustyntsi depositRed

Kapustyntsi granite (Rosso Santiago)

Kapustyntsi granite · Kapustyntsi deposit

Bright red with black biotite inclusions, to red-brown; a warm ruby sheen when polished.

Ventilated facadesPavingStepsKerbs

Tokivske depositRed

Tokivske granite (Carpazi)

Tokivske granite · Tokivske deposit

Red-brown with fine dark inclusions; uneven over large areas — rusty red, grey-brown and beige tones.

Facades and external claddingPlinthsEntrance groupsExternal steps

Novodanylivka depositRed

Novodanylivka granite (Withered GR10)

Novodanylivka granite · Novodanylivka deposit

Red and red-brown with black and grey inclusions; the academic source describes the rock as pink-grey and pink.

Paving and tilesFacades and plinthsSteps and entrance groupsKerbs

Chovnova depositGreen

Chovnova granite (Chovnovske)

Chovnova granite · Chovnova deposit

Dark green with black and light inclusions (most sources); some describe a contrast of pale pink, grey and black.

FacadesPlinth tiles and foundationsPavingSteps

Tanske depositGrey

Tanske granite (Tansky)

Tanske granite · Tanske deposit

Grey with a greenish-blue tint, mostly light grey, even pattern.

Paving of pavements, squares and parksPaving stonesFacades and plinthsSteps, kerbs, parapets

Rakhny-Polovi depositGrey

Rakhny-Polovi enderbite (Pantera Grey)

Rakhny-Polovi enderbite · Rakhny-Polovi deposit

Dark grey, sometimes black, with light almost white veins and a violet tint.

Facades and claddingPaving of roads and squaresFloor and pavement tilesSteps

Kornyn depositRed

Kornyn granite (Leopard Red)

Kornyn granite · Kornyn deposit

Dark grey base with rusty-red patches and white and pink feldspar inclusions up to 2–3 cm — a “leopard skin” pattern.

Facades, plinths, columnsPaving and kerbsWorktops, window sills, stepsFloors

Krutniv depositRed

Krutniv migmatite (Granat)

Krutniv migmatite · Krutniv deposit

Pink and pink-grey, pink-cream with black, burgundy and brown inclusions.

Facades, plinths, columnsFloors, steps, window sills, worktopsMemorialsPaving

Malofedorivka depositRed

Malofedorivka granite (Konstantin Imperialis)

Malofedorivka granite · Malofedorivka deposit

Pink-grey (quarry owner) or dark grey with pink-red inclusions — sources differ.

Paving stonesCladding tilesPaving slabsSlabs

Mezhyrichka depositRed

Mezhyrichka granite (Flower of Ukraine)

Mezhyrichka granite · Mezhyrichka deposit

Pink; catalogues describe light brown, beige, pink-brown with dark inclusions and a “flower” pattern.

External and internal claddingFloors, steps, entrance groupsPaving, slabs, kerbsWorktops, window sills

northern part of the Holovyne labradorite depositBlack

Holovyne labradorite (Volga Blue)

Holovyne labradorite · northern part of the Holovyne labradorite deposit

Dark grey to black with bright blue iridescence (mosaic or concentric-zonal).

FacadesInteriors and reception areasWorktopsWindow sills

Katerynivka depositBlack

Katerynivka labradorite (Galaxy Lights)

Katerynivka labradorite · Katerynivka deposit

Blackish-grey with grey iridescent sheen; no blue or green crystals.

TilesPavingStepsFacade panels

Dobryn depositBlack

Dobryn labradorite (Extra Blue Ukraine)

Dobryn labradorite · Dobryn deposit

Black and dark base with bright blue iridescence; occasionally silver sheen and thin grey veins.

MemorialsFacade, wall and floor claddingPaving and kerbsSteps, balusters, railings

Nevyrivka depositBlack

Nevyrivka labradorite (Black Ice)

Nevyrivka labradorite · Nevyrivka deposit

Deep graphite-black base with violet, green, gold and silver iridescence.

Facades and plinthsEntrance groupsStepsFloor tiles

Nebizh depositBlack

Nebizh labradorite (Nebizhske)

Nebizh labradorite · Nebizh deposit

Dark grey with a brownish tint; blue mosaic iridescence.

Cladding tiles and slabsMemorials

Shadura depositBlack

Shadura gabbro (Black Prince)

Shadura gabbro · Shadura deposit

Dark grey to black, sometimes with a greenish tint; black or black-green when polished.

Cladding and polished slabsSteps and floors with high abrasion resistancePavement tiles, road paving, kerbs

Ivano-Dolynske (Kostopil) depositBlack

Ivano-Dolynske basalt

Ivano-Dolynske basalt · Ivano-Dolynske (Kostopil) deposit

Dark grey, almost black; greenish-grey in the weathering zone.

Crushed and rubble stoneRoad setts and pavingCladding slabs from blocksMemorials, kerbs, steps, worktops