Granite deposits

Ukraine is home to the world's largest granite reserves Ukraine has one of the world's largest reserves of granite, which is formed as a result of magma solidification in the earth's interior. The area of granite deposits can reach several thousand square kilometres. In underground formations, they are found in the form of batholiths. More...

Mining history The Omelyanivka granite deposit began its history in 1940, located 0.5 km south of the Omelyanivka railway station in Zhytomyr region. After the end of the Second World War, massive granite mining started here, which quickly gained popularity both in Ukraine and...

History of the deposit The Leznyky granite quarry has a long history, with the first mention of it dating back to 1898. It was then that the first red granite quarrying began in the village of Leznyky, Volodarsk-Volynskyi district, Zhytomyr region. This granite quickly became known worldwide for its unique...

History of the deposit The Kapustianske granite deposit is one of the largest and most famous in Ukraine. It is located in the Kirovograd region, not far from the village of Kapustino. The development of this deposit began in the mid-20th century, and since then, granite from Kapustianske quarry has become popular due to its...

General information Vasylivsky granite deposit, located in the village of Kamyana Gora, Korosten district, Zhytomyr region, is widely known as a source of red medium-grained granite. Vasylivsky granite has gained worldwide fame for its unique properties, which have been appreciated by architects around the world.

General information The Pokostivske deposit, located in the village of Pokostivka, Zhytomyr region, is one of the most famous sources of rare black granite. This material has gained popularity due to its high quality, strength and unique decorative properties. The deposit is distinguished by perfect ...

General information Labradorite is a coarse-grained rock that impresses with its unique beauty and richness of colour. It is found in many countries around the world, but each deposit has its own distinctive features. Zhytomyr deposits, in particular, are famous for the quality and aesthetics of labradorite, which has been ...

General information Gabbro is one of the most famous types of black granite quarried in the Zhytomyr region. This material is distinguished not only by its strength, but also by its characteristic black-greenish hue, which sometimes turns into turquoise. Gabbro monuments have a solid and stern appearance.

General information The Kornynske deposit, located in the urban-type settlement of Kornyn, Popilnyansky district, Zhytomyr region, is an important source of coarse-grained grey granite, which is classified as decorative. The Zhytomyr region is generally located on an ancient crystalline shield, ...

General information The Mezhyrichka deposit, located near the Mezhyrichka station in the Zhytomyr region, is known as the "Flower of Ukraine" due to its excellent decorative qualities. This granite has earned the status of one of the best decorative stones in Ukraine. Mezhyrichka granite is a medium-grained light-coloured granite with a...