Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe is a deep black natural stone from Zimbabwe, traded as a black granite and appearing almost homogeneous thanks to its extremely fine grain. ROSSITTIS carries it for worktops, façades, floors and stairs where maximum calm and technical load-bearing capacity are required.
Other trade names: Absolute Black Zimbabwe Granite, Black Zimbabwe Granite, Granite Zimbabwe-Black, Negro Zimbabwe Granite, Nero Assoluto Z Granite, Nero Zimbabwe Granite, Noir Zimbabwe Granit, Zimbabwe Pure Black Granite
About Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe
Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe belongs to the black natural stones that work not through veining or mica, but through consistency. The image is almost uniformly deep black, fine and without direction. It is precisely this calm that makes the material so strong for modern kitchens, stairwells, window sills, façades and dark interior fit-outs. Unlike Star Galaxy or Galaxy Black, this is not about reflections or decoration, but about homogeneity. Anyone looking for a black granite that reads as precise, pared back and almost graphic arrives at Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe very quickly.
The stone comes from the Mutoko region north-east of Harare in Zimbabwe. It has been traded as a black granite for decades and is specified and fabricated exactly that way. Petrographically the truth is narrower, as the rock tends towards gabbro or norite. For day-to-day planning, however, what matters is how the material behaves: very dense, very black, very load-bearing and with outstanding external capability. That is precisely why Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe is still regarded as the benchmark when absolute calm in black is required.
Technically the stone is exceptionally strongly positioned. Bulk density is 3,040 kg/m³, compressive strength 228 MPa, flexural strength 31 MPa and water absorption only 0.11 %. Added to that are frost resistance and acid resistance in normal construction use. This puts Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe well above many other black hard rocks and makes it suitable not only for high-quality internal applications but also for heavily loaded external surfaces. The combination of very low water absorption and high strength in particular is what makes it so interesting for kitchen worktops, façade panels, stairs and floor surfaces.
The stone also remains versatile in its finishes. Polished, it delivers the most intense deep black and the strongest mirror gloss. The finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down. Antiqued finishes take the material in a softer, more matt direction. At ROSSITTIS, Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe is available as a raw slab, tile and floor material, skirting, and as a made-to-measure worktop, window sill, stair and façade panel.
The honest assessment: Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe is technically outstanding, but visually uncompromising. On polished black surfaces you see water, limescale, fingerprints and dust more quickly than on patterned stones. Anyone who wants absolute deep black gets one of the finest black granites there is. The finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down.
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Technical data
Guide values for the stone type, taken from manufacturer and test reports. Natural stone is a natural product — individual batches and slabs can differ. For critical applications, request slab-specific test data.
Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe 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.
Geschliffen C120
Mattes Erscheinungsbild durch groben Schliff mit Körnung C120 — die ebene Oberfläche zeigt eine zurückhaltendere Farbintensität als poliert und kann sichtbare Schleifspuren tragen. Im Vergleich zur Politur pflegeintensiver, aber stilistisch ruhiger; bevorzugte Wahl für moderne Innenarchitektur mit reduzierter Reflexion.
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.
Naturale matt
Wie River Finish: eine matte Sonderoberfläche, primär für Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe. Die Oberfläche wirkt natürlich, mit subtiler Tiefe und plan-rauer Haptik. Empfohlen für Außenbereiche und repräsentative Anwendungen, bei denen ein zurückhaltend-edler Charakter ohne Hochglanz gewünscht wird.
Eco Antik behandelt
Sonderoberfläche für Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe: geflammt und intensiv gebürstet mit zusätzlicher farbvertiefender Behandlung — rustikale, lebhafte Optik in besonders intensivem Schwarz. Empfohlen für Küchen und innenliegende Wand- und Bodenverkleidungen mit ausdrucksstarkem, dunklem Materialcharakter.
Eco Antik unbehandelt
Sonderoberfläche für Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe: geflammt und intensiv gebürstet ohne farbvertiefende Behandlung — rustikale, lebhafte Optik in der ursprünglichen Materialfarbe. Empfohlen für Küchen und innenliegende Wand- und Bodenverkleidungen, in denen die unmanipulierte Charakteristik des Steins betont werden soll.
Poliert RS geschliffen
Beidseitig einsetzbare Platte: polierte Sichtseite mit höchstmöglicher Farbintensität und Spiegelglanz, Rückseite geschliffen (C220) mit mattglänzendem, ruhigerem Erscheinungsbild. Ermöglicht zwei Anwendungsoptiken auf einem Materialstück — flexibel für Designvarianten und beidseitig sichtbare Konstruktionen.
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
Despite its very low water absorption, Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe should be protected on worktops, floors and façades with a suitable silane-based sealer. This makes ongoing maintenance easier and reduces visible water and grease marks.
Water, pH-neutral natural stone cleaners and soft microfibre cloths are suitable for cleaning and care. On polished black surfaces, limescale, grease, soap residues and dust should be removed regularly so that no dull films remain visible.
Avoid unnecessarily aggressive specialist chemicals, strongly alkaline cleaners and abrasive pads. Even a very dense black hard rock benefits from gentle cleaning and care.
The finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down. The sealer should be refreshed at sensible intervals depending on use.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe suitable for the kitchen?
Yes. With 228 MPa compressive strength, 31 MPa flexural strength and only 0.11 % water absorption, Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe is among the highest-performing black natural stones for kitchen worktops.
Which finishes are available for Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe?
The finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.
Where does Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe come from?
The stone is quarried in the Mutoko region in Zimbabwe, north-east of Harare. These deposits are among the most important sources of absolute black hard rocks worldwide.
How do I clean Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe correctly?
Water, pH-neutral natural stone cleaners and soft microfibre cloths are suitable for cleaning and care. On polished black surfaces, limescale, grease and water residues should not be allowed to dry on.
Is Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe frost-resistant?
Yes. With only 0.11 % water absorption and confirmed frost resistance, Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe is very well suited to façades, steps and other properly coordinated external applications.
Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe or Nero Assoluto India?
Nero Assoluto Zimbabwe is usually denser still and technically stronger, often reads as more uncompromisingly black and is the classic benchmark in the market. Nero Assoluto India is likewise very strong, but depending on the project somewhat more economical and marginally less extreme in effect.