Why is Shanxi Black considered the “purest black stone” in the world?

What sets Shanxi Black apart is its remarkable purity and uniformity. Most “black” granites have grey undertones, white speckles, or subtle veining. Shanxi Black, when polished, delivers a deep, jet-black finish with virtually no visible mineral variation. It’s a solid, homogeneous black that stays truly black in all lighting conditions. Many in the trade consider its quality to now surpass even Indian Absolute Black.