Light Red Aswan Granite

CIDG Egypt is a leading manufacturer and exporter of Light Red Aswan granite, supplying this soft pink-red Egyptian granite as slabs, tiles and cut-to-size pieces to architects, contractors and stone wholesalers worldwide. Quarried in the Aswan region of southern Egypt and finished in our own factory, Light Red Aswan is the gentlest shade in the Aswan red family, offering a delicate pink-red tone that brings warmth without the intensity of the medium or darker reds.

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Light Red Aswan granite characteristics

Light Red Aswan granite is distinguished by its soft, pinkish-red base scattered with grey, black and white crystals. Compared with Medium Red Aswan, the red here is lighter, gentler and leans towards a warm pink, giving a more subtle and elegant appearance. This softer tone reflects more light and reads less bold, making Light Red Aswan an easy choice for projects that want the warmth and heritage of Aswan red granite in a lighter, more understated form.

Properties and finishes of Light Red Aswan granite

Light Red Aswan is a true Egyptian granite rating around 6-7 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it highly resistant to scratching, abrasion and daily wear. With low water absorption, good frost resistance and strong durability, it performs dependably in both interior and exterior settings.

Polishing enhances the warm pink-red tone and brings a gentle sheen that highlights the lighter crystals, while a honed finish keeps the surface soft and matte. A flamed finish lightens the granite further and adds slip resistance for outdoor areas. Light Red Aswan is part of the wider Egyptian granite range we quarry and process in-house.

Where to use Light Red Aswan granite

Soft-toned kitchens and bathrooms

The gentle pink-red tone makes Light Red Aswan a warm yet subtle countertop and vanity surface, complementing cream, beige and natural wood schemes.

Flooring and wall cladding

Polished or honed tiles create warm, light floors for hallways, lobbies and living spaces, while large slabs make a soft feature wall.

Facades and paving

With its frost and weather resistance, flamed Light Red Aswan suits exterior cladding, garden paving, steps and pool surrounds where a warm, light red tone is desired.

Request a Light Red Aswan granite sample

Soft pink-red tones can look quite different under varying light, so the best way to confirm Light Red Aswan is right for your project is to see a real sample. Request a free piece through our contact page, or send your slab sizes, finishes and quantities via our inquiry form for a factory-direct quote within 24 hours.

Light Red Aswan granite: frequently asked questions

How does Light Red Aswan differ from Medium Red Aswan?
Light Red Aswan has a softer, pinker red than the deeper, more saturated Medium Red Aswan. It gives a gentler, more understated look, making it ideal where you want the warmth and heritage of Aswan red granite without a bold, dominant red surface.

Is Light Red Aswan durable enough for countertops?
Yes. Despite its lighter colour, it shares the same hardness of around 6-7 Mohs and low water absorption as other Aswan granites, so it is hard-wearing, hygienic and well suited to kitchen worktops, vanities and other everyday surfaces.

What formats and thicknesses are available?
We supply Light Red Aswan as gangsaw and cutter slabs, standard tiles and cut-to-size pieces in 2 cm and 3 cm thicknesses, with custom sizes and finishes available directly from our Egyptian factory.

Order Light Red Aswan granite from CIDG Egypt

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• Location: Cairo, Egypt
• Website: www.cidegypt.com