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Mutoko (Zimbabwe Black)

Mashonaland East · Mutoko. Zimbabwe Black dolerite.

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Rock
dolerite
How it formed
A dolerite dike, one of the most uniform blacks in the world.
Minerals
pyroxene, plagioclase
Colours
black
Veining
none
Well-known stones
Zimbabwe Black · Nero Zimbabwe · Absolute Black Zimbabwe

Trade names are matched by rock family. The exact origin of a slab comes with its lot documents.

Stones from here

What comes out of Mutoko (Zimbabwe Black).

BasaltRare

Zimbabwe Black

Deep black · very fine gray grain. One of the benchmark natural black hard stones, valued for uniformity rather than veining.

Best for: Floors, exteriors, fireplaces and monolithic dark counters.

Watch for: Basalt, dolerite and gabbro names are often mixed commercially.

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