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Monuments Made Of Granite Stone

Crushed stone from blast-furnace and steelmaking slag for general construction works, fractions: over (from) 3 to 10 mm incl., from 10 to 20 mm incl., from 20-40 mm incl., from 40 to 70 mm incl., from 70 to 300 mm, DKPP code 08.12.13 (State Classifier of Goods and Services)

AVINTRADE Egyptian Silica Sand: Grades,
Specifications, Applications & Target
Markets
AIF Trading Alexandria International for Trading & Contracting (AIF Trading)
This report provides a comprehensive overview of Egyptian silica sand, highlighting its
grades, specifications, diverse applications, and potential target markets. Egypt boasts
substantial reserves of high-purity silica sand, making it a strategic supplier for various
industries globally. This document outlines the key characteristics of Egyptian silica sand, its
competitive advantages, and recommended commercial strategies for international buyers.
1. Executive Summary
Egypt is a globally recognized source of high-purity silica sand with SiO contents ranging
from 88% up to 99.7%, suitable for glass manufacturing, foundry applications, solar-grade
processing, ceramics, filtration, and industrial uses. Egyptian deposits especially in Sinai,
Zaafarana (Red Sea), Wadi El Dakhl, Wadi Qena, and other desert regions provide consistent and export-ready silica sand with competitive pricing and large annual production volumes.
2. Reserves & Production Capacity in Egypt
Egypt holds hundreds of millions of tons of high-purity silica sand across multiple desert basins.
Annual commercial availability exceeds several million tons, with strong
export logistics through Ain Sokhna, Suez, Alexandria, Damietta, and Red Sea
ports.
The country is positioned as a strategic supplier to Europe, the Gulf, East Asia,
and North Africa due to high purity and proximity to global shipping lanes.
3. General Specifications of Egyptian Silica Sand
Specifications vary depending on the application, but standard commercial parameters
include:
Chemical Composition
SiO: 88% - 99.7%
FeO: 0.015%- 0.25% (iron content is critical for glass applications)
AlO, CaO, MgO: very low fractions depending on source
Moisture: 0.1% - 0.8%
Particle Size Distribution (depending on use)
0.1-0.3 mm
0.3-0.7 mm
0.7-1.25 mm
Fine silica flour (45 microns, 75 microns, 150 microns)
Color
White to off-white depending on iron content.
Certificates of Analysis (CoA) are normally provided per shipment.

Crushed River Sand

Washed Sand (river, Enriched)

Building River Sand (washed, Partially Enriched)

Galitsin River Washed Sand

Feed Shell (mineral Feed Supplement)

Raw Carbonate

Nikstrom JSC is a manufacturer of construction sands and has been developing the Yuzhno-Bugsky field near Galitsinovo, Vitovsky district in the Nikolaev region since 1968 (Nikolaev, Ukraine). The extracted sand is suitable for all types of construction work. The modulus of particle size is from 1.9 to 2.4 mm.

Product quality complies with the requirements of DSTU BV.2.7-32-95. The company produces river (washed) sand - used in the construction industry (residential and industrial construction); for the production of concrete products, concrete, mortar, paving slabs, for landscaping, building roads, pipelines (water supply, sewage, gas pipeline), etc.

Crushed River Shell

The company JSC Nikstrom produces high-quality construction sand (river washed).

Sand has quality certificates and requirements of DSTU BV.2.7-32-95.

Our advantages:

access roads for transporting sand by road

cargo weighing on electronic truck scales (vehicles with a loading capacity from 0.5 tn to 80.00 tn)

quality certificate and radiation certificate are provided for each batch of sand

free loading of transport (in bulk, in bulk)

paperwork at shipment (loading place)

the possibility of attracting hired vehicles to transport goods to the client

Physical And Mechanical Data

Commercial name Carpazi
Granite breed
Tokovskoye deposit
Volumetric weight 2670 kg / m3
Water absorption 0.55%
Compressive Strength 225 MPa
Bending Strength 19 MPa
Abrasion 0.26 g / cm2
Natural Radiation Class 2 Class

Tokovsky granite main advantages:
The stone is solid and durable, able to last for decades
Not demanding in care;
It tolerates adverse weather conditions;
Wear resistant
Not afraid of low and high temperatures;
It features an attractive appearance.

At the production stage, Tokovsky granite is subjected to heat treatment and polishing using modern technologies. The stone is in demand in construction, and monuments, tiles, vases, countertops, benches and tables are also made from it. Natural stone belongs to one of the most durable breeds. Granite has no competitors in durability and reliability.

Physical And Mechanical Data

Commercial name - Gray Ukraine
Breed - Granite
Pokostovsky deposit
Volumetric weight 2740 kg / m3
Water absorption 0.24%
Compressive Strength 220 MPa
Abrasion 0.64 g / cm2
Natural Radiation Class 1 Class

Distinctive features of Pokostovsky granite

The Pokostovsky granite deposit is a natural source of high-quality material for the production of columns, obelisks, pedestals, etc.
The extracted stone is a monolithic granite block of high strength. In addition to hardness, Pokostovka granite has a number of advantages:
Wear resistant in relation to mechanical and chemical effects;
Easy to handle;
It has a stable color. Has a fine and medium-grained structure.

In addition to its excellent natural physical properties, the fossil of the Pokostovsky granite quarry has an elegant gray color. This makes it attractive in appearance. All these factors indicate that when purchasing products from Pokostovsky granite from us , you can be sure of their practicality, beauty and durability.

Our company offers to order or buy finished products from Pokostovsky granite stone:
Modular / facing tile;
Side stone;
Memorial complexes;
Monuments
Paving stones.

Physical And Mechanical Data

Commercial name Withered
Granite breed
Novodanilovskoye deposit
Bulk weight 2720 kg / m3
Water absorption 0.26%
Compressive Strength 133-268 MPa
Class of natural radiation


Novodanilovsky granite is a red stone belonging to valuable breeds. A characteristic feature of the fossil is a deep red color with dark spots. This coloring makes granite popular in many areas of construction and industry. The stone belongs to the first class of the radioactive level, which means it can be used for any type of construction, whether it is the cladding of the floors of a building or interior decoration.

Novodanilovsky granite quarry is a large deposit of stone, characterized by a high level of strength. Granite is resistant to low and high temperatures, wear-resistant and durable, does not require much care. By purchasing our products, you prefer a reliable, durable natural material that has a beautiful appearance.

Physical And Mechanical Data

Commercial name Rosa Raveno
Granite breed
Zhadkovskoye deposit ( Koretskoye )
Bulk weight 2730 kg / m3
Water absorption 0.08-0.2%
Compressive Strength 193-268 MPa
Abrasion 0,53-0,61 g / cm2
Natural Radiation Class 1 Class

The granite of the Zhadkovsky deposit, also known as Koretsky, is in many ways similar to the Italian stone variety called Rosa Baveno , however it has much better characteristics:
Resistant to moisture;
It has a high density;
Not afraid of low temperature;
Durable and durable;
The stone has the first level of radioactivity - suitable for any construction work without restrictions;
Products made from Zhadkovsky granite have an attractive, rigorous and respectable appearance.

Due to the high strength threshold, Koretsky granite is indispensable for external use. Paving slabs, paving stones, curbs, products for ritual use, memorial sculptures, fountains and other products are made from it.

Main characteristics:
Parameter Value

Bulk density 1400-1600 kg/m�³
Particle size distribution 0.5-1 mm
Water absorption 0.5 %
Compressive strength 7 MPa
Frost resistance 100 cycles
Operating temperature from -40 C to +90 C
UV resistance high
Eco-friendliness safe, does not emit harmful substance

SOLIDmix SM535 polymeric sand is designed for filling joints between paving slabs, paving stones, natural stone, and other coverings. Due to its polymer base and granite aggregate, it forms a strong, flexible, and waterproof connection.
Especially recommended for:
pedestrian zones, pathways, courtyards;
terraces, porches, high-load parking lots;
areas with heavy traffic and environmental exposure;
surfaces subject to temperature changes and moisture.
The material prevents weed growth, joint washout, and pavement deformation, significantly extending the service life of the paving stones.

Product name: zircon, zircon sand, zircon concentrate
Formula: ZrSiO4 (Zirconium Silicate)
AS14940-68-2

Zircon sand ZrO2+HfO2 Guaranteed min.66.0% Typical 66.7%
Fe2O3 max.0.06%
TiO2 max.0.15%
Al2O3 max.0.34%
SiO2 max. 33.0%
P2O5 max.0.10%
Th+U 370 ppm (3.7 Bk/gr)
Typical size (D 50 ) 90 mkm


Zircon sand ZrO2+HfO2 Guaranteed min.65.5%-66.0% Typical 66.3%
Fe2O3 max.0.10%
TiO2 max.0.25%
Al2O3 max. 0.45%
SiO2 max. 33.2%
P2O5 max. 0.12%
Th+U 380 ppm (3.6 Bk/gr)
Typical size (D 50 ) 103 mkm.


Package: big-bags 1mt , 2mt and bulk-in-containers per fcl 24 mt.

Physical And Mechanical Data

Commercial name Gray Quoin
Granite breed
Starobabanskoe deposit
Volumetric weight 2690 kg / m3
Water absorption 0.03-0.6%
Compressive Strength 145-174 MPa
Abrasion 0,05-0,44 g / cm2
Natural Radiation Class 1 Class

Starobabanksky granite quarry is a deposit of beautiful stone of dark gray color with a fine-grained texture. In addition to the elegant appearance, this granite stone has excellent physical characteristics:
High wear resistance;
The first class of natural radioactive radiation (environmentally friendly and safe for residential areas);
Strength and durability.