Devil Black is an Indian hard rock of the gabbro family (petrographically, more precisely a dolerite) with a dense, deep black ground and a fine crystalline mineral texture. Traded as a granite — a robust, frost-resistant and acid-resistant natural stone for kitchen worktops, stairs, façades, floor surfaces and prestige dark visible surfaces.
Petrographisch ein Dolerit, im Handel der Gabbro-Familie zugeordnet und als Granit geführt.
Gabbro
India
Available as: Slabs, Skirting, Paving slabs, Tiles and flooring slabs ·
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Other trade names: Absolut Black India, Black Classic without waves, Black Star, Indian Black Classic, Nero India Classic, Nero India Select
About Devil Black®
Devil Black is a ROSSITTIS exclusive name for a high-quality black hard rock from the Indian plutonic rock regions. Petrographically it is a dolerite — a basic igneous rock that is mineralogically and technically closely related to the gabbro family and is therefore consistently assigned to the gabbros in the international stone trade. Characteristic is a very dense, evenly deep black to dark anthracite ground with a fine crystalline mineral texture and no pronounced speckling — the slab image is calm, uniform and very flexible in planning terms. Compared with classic hard rocks carrying golden or white accents (Black Galaxy, Star Galaxy), Devil Black is a pure, unspeckled black. ROSSITTIS carries Devil Black for kitchen worktops, cooking islands, bar counters, vanity tops, floor surfaces, stairs, façade cladding, external paving, plinth details, pool surrounds, wall cladding, window sills and project-specific special fabrications calling for a prestige black effect.
Geologically, Devil Black comes from the Indian hard rock production regions, where an entire family of black igneous rocks has been quarried for decades for the European and North American stone market. Dolerites and gabbros form through the slow solidification of basaltic magmas at greater depth in the Earth's crust — the slow cooling produces crystalline mineral textures of pyroxene, plagioclase and in part olivine. In dolerites the grain size is somewhat finer than in classic gabbros, but mineralogically and technically the behaviour is very similar, which is why both stone families are often grouped in the trade under “black granite”. The high mineral density and the low proportion of disturbed crystalline zones make Devil Black one of the most robust black dimension stones.
The technical values place Devil Black clearly in the hard rock class: high compressive strength, low water absorption well below 0.5 per cent, frost-resistant to DIN EN 12407, fully acid-resistant within the normal application range. This makes the material equally suitable for demanding kitchen worktops and heavily used floor surfaces as for permanent external applications with freeze-thaw loading and de-icing salt contact. Compared with Chinese black granites such as Padang Dark, Devil Black reads as somewhat deeper and denser in its black, with a finer grain texture; compared with South African Nero Impala or Zimbabwean Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe, the colour saturation is more intense and the slab image more even still. Compared with Black Galaxy or Star Galaxy, the typical golden mineral sparkle is absent — Devil Black is a pure, clear black without speckling.
At ROSSITTIS, Devil Black is available as a raw slab (random slab), as floor tile, as tread and riser, as window sill, as skirting, as sett, as façade element, as pool surround and as project-specific cut to size; likewise as kitchen worktop, bar counter and vanity top. The finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down.
Our honest assessment: Devil Black is a first-rate choice for projects looking for a calm, dense, deep black natural stone with full hard rock robustness. The combination of a pure colour signature without speckling, high compressive strength, full acid resistance and frost resistance makes the material equally suitable for demanding kitchen worktops, bar counters and visible surfaces as for permanent external applications. Anyone looking for a speckled or animated black appearance should choose Black Galaxy or a movement gabbro; for a calm, refined and unmistakably deep black material effect, Devil Black is the strong choice. One important note: Devil Black is carried as a ROSSITTIS exclusive name — on the international market the material is also traded under generic designations such as “Indian Black” or “Black Diamond”, in part with differing selections.
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Finishes
Devil Black® is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.
Poliert
Politur ist die klassischste Veredelung im Hartgesteinsegment — eine spiegelglatte, hochglänzende Oberfläche mit höchstmöglicher Farbintensität und maximaler Tiefenwirkung der Mineralstruktur. Als säurebeständiges Silikatgestein ist polierter Granit pflegeleicht und für Küchenarbeitsplatten, Wandverkleidungen und repräsentative Sichtflächen erste Wahl.
Satiniert
Die satinierte Oberfläche entsteht durch Bürsten, das weichere Minerale gezielt entfernt und der Fläche eine leichte Tiefe gibt. Mattes Erscheinungsbild mit subtiler Lichtreflexion und haptisch warmer Wirkung. Pflegeleicht, kratzunempfindlich und alltagstauglich — beliebte Alternative zur Politur in modernen Küchen und Wohnräumen.
Eco Antik
Die Eco-Antik-Oberfläche wird geflammt und intensiv gebürstet — es entsteht eine rustikalere, lebhaftere Optik mit ausgeprägter Haptik. Empfohlen für Küchen sowie innenliegende Wand- und Bodenverkleidungen, in denen das Material als charaktervoller Statement-Stein mit handwerklicher Anmutung wirken soll.
Geschliffen C220
Mattglänzendes Erscheinungsbild durch feinen Schliff mit Körnung C220 — der Standardschliff im Hartgesteinsegment. Ebene Oberfläche, ruhige Tonalität, deutlich weniger spiegelnd als poliert. Im Vergleich zur Politur etwas pflegeintensiver, aber pflegeleicht im Alltag; alltagstauglich für Bodenflächen, Treppen und Wandverkleidungen.
River finish
Die Oberfläche wird durch Wasserdruck aufgeraut und anschließend farbvertiefend behandelt — der Farbton tritt dadurch stärker hervor als bei der geflammt-gebürsteten Variante. Empfohlen für Außenbereiche, Terrassen und Fassadenverkleidungen, in denen eine plane, rutschhemmende Oberfläche mit kräftiger Farbtiefe gefragt ist.
Satiniert-TOP
Die TOP-Variante kombiniert das Bürsten der satinierten Oberfläche mit einer zusätzlichen farbvertiefenden Behandlung — das Material wirkt intensiver und etwas glänzender als reines satiniert, behält aber die taktil weiche, leicht reliefierte Anmutung. Für Projekte, die Mattigkeit mit ausgeprägter Farbtiefe verbinden wollen.
Geflammt + 1 x gebürstet
Die Oberfläche wird durch Hitze aufgeraut und einmal gebürstet, um scharfkantige Mineralreste zu glätten und loses Material zu entfernen. Etwas sanftere Haptik als rein geflammt, weiterhin rutschhemmend, Farbe weniger intensiv als poliert. Standardwahl für Außenbereiche, Terrassen und stark beanspruchte Bodenflächen.
Care & fabrication
As an Indian hard rock of the gabbro family, Devil Black can be cleaned and maintained without difficulty over the long term. With its low water absorption and full acid resistance the material is very robust in everyday use — wine, lemon juice, vinegar or carbonated drinks leave no etch marks. For kitchen worktops, external paving and heavily frequented floor surfaces we nonetheless recommend a silane- or polysiloxane-based sealer as additional protection against strongly colouring substances such as red wine, coffee, oil and tomato sauce. Routine cleaning is carried out with a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner and a soft microfibre cloth or mop; clear water alone is almost always sufficient for daily care. Avoid strongly alkaline heavy-duty cleaners and abrasive steel wool. Outdoors, Devil Black is frost-resistant and tolerant of de-icing salt — salt residues should be rinsed off with water in spring. We recommend refreshing the sealer every three to five years depending on loading. The finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down.
Frequently asked questions
What is Devil Black geologically?
Devil Black is a dolerite from the Indian hard rock production regions — a basic igneous plutonic rock that is mineralogically and technically closely related to the gabbro family. In the international stone trade, dolerites are consistently assigned to the gabbros and carried under “black granite”. The main minerals are pyroxene and plagioclase, with an even fine-crystalline texture.
Is “Devil Black” an official trade name?
“Devil Black” is a ROSSITTIS exclusive name for an Indian hard rock of the dolerite/gabbro family. On the international market, comparable material is also traded under generic designations such as Indian Black, Black Diamond or similar — in part with differing selections. At ROSSITTIS you consistently receive our verified Devil Black selection.
Which finishes are available for Devil Black?
The finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.
Is Devil Black suitable for kitchen worktops?
Very much so. As a hard rock of the gabbro family, Devil Black is acid-resistant, stain-resistant (with a good sealer) and very robust in everyday cooking. Wine, lemon juice or vinegar leave no etch marks. On smooth surfaces water droplets are briefly visible — the satin-honed version is easier to maintain in everyday use.
Is Devil Black frost-resistant?
Yes, fully. Indian dolerites and gabbros of the Devil Black family are frost-resistant to DIN EN 12407 and are suitable without restriction for permanent external applications in central European climate zones with freeze-thaw loading and de-icing salt contact.
Devil Black or Black Galaxy — which suits better?
Both are Indian hard rocks, but visually very different. Black Galaxy shows the characteristic black with golden speckling from scattered bronzite crystals — an expressive, animated appearance. Devil Black is a pure, calm, unspeckled deep black with an even mineral texture — the restrained choice, flexible in planning terms. Anyone looking for material drama with mineral sparkle is right with Black Galaxy; for a calm statement look in deep black, Devil Black is the better choice.
How do I clean and care for Devil Black?
Daily care with a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner and a soft microfibre cloth. A silane- or polysiloxane-based sealer applied after installation gives additional protection against strongly colouring substances. Avoid aggressive solvents and abrasive steel wool. Refresh the sealer every three to five years.
