Red Fersan Granite
Red Fersan (also written Forsan) is a vivid red Egyptian granite with a fine, even texture and warm tone, lighter in grain than the coarse Aswan reds. Durable and resistant to wear, it is used for monuments, flooring, outdoor paving, stairs, wall cladding and landscaping, in polished or flamed finishes.
- Also known as
- Red Forsan, Red Farsan, Wadi Forsan
- Origin
- Egypt
- Colour
- Warm red-brown with grey, black and burgundy grains
- Applications
- Monuments and memorials, Flooring and stairs, Outdoor paving and landscaping, Facades and cladding, Kitchen countertops
- Sand Blasted
- Split Face
- Rough
- Leather
- Honed
- Flamed
- Bush Hammered
- Brushed
- Antique
About Red Fersan
Red Fersan, usually written Forsan by Egyptian exporters, is graded Light, Medium and Dark; the darker grades are more heavily patterned with charcoal and burgundy crystals, while the lighter ones read as an even warm red. Compared with Red Aswan its grain is finer and tighter, which gives a more uniform surface on large floors. It is a true igneous granite with low porosity, used for exterior paving, steps and memorials as well as interiors. Polished deepens the red; flamed and bush-hammered finishes are used outside. Contact us for available sizes and finishes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Red Fersan the same as Wadi Forsan granite?
Yes. Fersan, Forsan and Farsan are spellings of the same name, and Wadi Forsan is the quarry area it is named after. Suppliers sell it in Light, Medium and Dark grades, so specify the shade.
Red Fersan or Red Aswan: which should I choose?
Choose Red Aswan for the classic coarse, porphyritic look of the ancient monuments. Choose Red Fersan for a finer, more even red that is easier to match across a large floor or facade. Both perform well outdoors.
