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Himalayan White

₱3,100 per sqm

Quarry: China
Surface Finish: Polished
Edges: Natural (Unpolished)
Thickness: 18 mm
Requires Sealing: Yes

Pale counters bounce daylight around a kitchen in a way a dark surface never will. Himalayan White is the most affordable genuinely pale granite we carry, and it resists scratching and chipping under daily use.

Quarry	China
Surface Finish	Polished
Edges	Natural (Unpolished)
Thickness	18 mm
Requires Sealing	Yes

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Why Choose Himalayan White

Affordable The most accessible genuinely pale granite we carry, at a fraction of the cost of white marble.

Highly Durable Resists scratching and chipping under everyday kitchen use.

Heat-resistant Takes a pan straight off the burner without scorching.

Quarried, Not Manufactured Cut from a single block rather than mixed in a factory, so every slab carries the geology of the place it came from.

What Is Himalayan White Granite (G640)?

A pale, evenly grained granite at the affordable end of white.

Himalayan White is a light granite with a white to pale gray ground, scattered evenly with darker gray and black mineral grains. There is no veining and no directional movement, just a consistent grain across the slab. Himalayan White is also traded under the quarry code G640.

Ours is quarried in China. At ₱3,100 per square meter it is the most affordable genuinely pale granite we carry, which is why it turns up so often in condo kitchens and rental fit-outs.

Is It Actually From the Himalayas?

No. Himalayan White is a trade name rather than a geographic one, chosen to suggest snow rather than to describe a quarry.

This is common with pale granites, and it means the name alone tells you very little. Ask which origin a supplier is quoting and look at the actual slabs, because stones sold under similar names vary considerably.

How Does It Compare to Other Pale Granites?

It is brighter than Salt and Pepper, which reads as mid gray, and plainer than River White, which carries garnet flecks and gray veining.

Think of it as the middle option in our pale range. Whiter than the cheapest, calmer than the more decorative, and priced between the two.

How Much Does a Himalayan White Countertop Cost?

Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Item	Starting Rates
Himalayan White slab	₱3,100 per sqm
Fabrication	₱500 per lm
Installation	₱500 per lm
Sink or hob cut-outs	₱500 per set

Cut-out charges apply only when installation is included. Delivery is priced based on distance from your nearest Stone Depot branch.

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How Do You Clean Himalayan White Granite?

Three habits, and a pale counter stays pale.

Clean as You Go

A light ground shows what a dark one hides, so clear spills as they happen. Coffee, oil, turmeric and red wine are the ones worth catching quickly.

Use Only Granite Cleaner

Dish soap leaves a residue that builds up and dulls the polish, and on a pale stone that film reads as a grubby cast rather than a shine. A pH-balanced granite cleaner avoids it.

Skip the Abrasives

Scouring pads and powders scuff the polish, and a dull patch catches light differently to the surface around it. A soft cloth is enough.

We stock specially-formulated granite cleaners at every branch, so pick one up when you collect your slab.

How Do You Care for Himalayan White Granite?

Three habits, and sealing matters most on a pale stone.

Seal It When It Needs It

This stone has a more open structure than the dense blacks, so sealer penetrates and does real work. On a white ground a stain is far more visible, which makes the schedule worth keeping.

Always Use a Cutting Board

The stone will not scratch easily, but it dulls knives faster than timber does. A board protects your blades and keeps the polish even where you always work.

Never Sit or Stand on It

Granite is hard but not flexible, and an unsupported overhang can crack under body weight. Pull up a step stool rather than climbing on the counter.

Is Himalayan White Granite Good for Kitchen Countertops?

Capable and cheap, with one honest caveat.

Yes. For a pale counter at this price it performs well, and it avoids every failure mode that white marble carries.

Hot cookware can go straight onto the surface without scorching it, unlike engineered quartz.
Acid does not etch it, so calamansi, vinegar and tomato leave no dull marks.
Knives and daily use leave no visible scratches.
Sealing is needed from time to time, and a pale stone shows the consequences of skipping it.
The flecking hides crumbs better than a plain white surface, though not as well as a mid gray.

The caveat is visibility rather than durability. A white counter shows coffee rings, oil splashes and everyday mess in a way Absolute Black or Salt and Pepper simply do not, so expect to wipe more often.

If that suits how you cook, this is a lot of counter for the money. If you would rather the surface hid the evidence, a grayer stone will serve you better.

Does Himalayan White Granite Need Sealing?

Yes, and it matters more here than on a dark stone.

Yes. Plan on sealing a Himalayan White counter when the surface starts to darken where liquid has been sitting, which a busy kitchen reaches sooner than a vanity.

This stone has a more open mineral structure than the dense blacks, so a sealer penetrates and does useful work. Absolute Black and Black Galaxy are tight enough to skip it, and this one is not.

The stakes are higher on a white ground. An oil or coffee stain that would be nearly invisible on a dark stone reads plainly here, so the sealing is worth keeping up.

Test it when you are unsure. Put a few drops of water on an inconspicuous part of the counter, leave them 15 minutes and wipe. A darker patch where the water sat means the sealer has worn through.

Himalayan White vs the Other Pale Stones

Five options, ordered by what they cost you.

Choose Himalayan White if you want white on a budget

At ₱3,100 it is the cheapest genuinely pale granite we sell. It is plain rather than decorative, which is exactly right when the cabinetry is meant to lead.

Choose Salt and Pepper if you want it to hide more

Salt and Pepper is ₱2,600 and reads mid gray rather than white. The darker ground disguises daily mess considerably better.

Choose River White or Viscon White for movement

River White at ₱4,400 adds garnet flecks and soft veining, and Viscon White at ₱4,800 gives finer, more marble-like lines. Both are more interesting to look at and neither etches.

Choose marble or quartz only if you want the look badly

Volakas White etches, and it wants resealing far more often than granite does, as often as every six months when the water test calls for it. Royal Calacatta quartz never needs sealing but cannot take a hot pan.

What Colors Go With Himalayan White Granite?

A neutral pale stone, which opens the field.

The ground is light and the flecking is gray, so the stone reads neutral without a warm or cool bias. Very little clashes with it, which is part of the appeal at this price.

White and pale gray cabinetry gives a tonal, airy result that suits compact condo kitchens where a dark counter would close the room down.

For contrast, navy, charcoal and forest green all work well. The counter becomes the bright line in the scheme rather than the feature.

Timber warms it up considerably. Mid-tone oak sits particularly well against the gray flecking.

Chrome, brushed nickel and matte black fixtures all suit it. There is no undertone in the stone to accommodate, which keeps your options open.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Himalayan White granite actually from the Himalayas?

No. It is a trade name chosen to suggest snow rather than to describe a quarry, and the material we stock comes from China.

This is common with pale granites. Ask which origin a supplier is quoting and look at the actual slabs, since stones sold under similar names vary considerably.

How is it different from Salt and Pepper granite?

Tone, mostly. Himalayan White has a genuinely pale, near-white ground, where Salt and Pepper reads as mid gray with heavier black and white flecking.

Salt and Pepper is ₱2,600 against ₱3,100 here, and its darker ground hides everyday mess better. Both need sealing as required.

Does Himalayan White granite stain?

Yes, if it is left unsealed. A white ground shows staining far more readily than a dark stone would. Oil, coffee, turmeric and red wine are the usual culprits.

Sealing prevents it. The schedule matters more on a pale stone precisely because the consequences are so visible.

Does it etch like white marble?

No. Etching is acid dissolving calcium carbonate, and granite is not calcium carbonate. Calamansi, vinegar and tomato do not etch it the way they would marble.

This is the main practical reason to choose a pale granite over a white marble for a working kitchen, and it costs a fraction of the price.

Is a white counter practical in a Filipino kitchen?

It is durable, but it shows more. Between adobo, sinigang, turmeric and cooking oil, a pale surface will need wiping more often than a dark one.

Sealed granite resists staining well, though a spill left to sit can still leave a mark. It is a question of how much visible upkeep you want rather than whether the material survives.

Does the color vary between slabs?

Moderately. Ground tone shifts between a cleaner white and a warmer cream, and flecking density varies enough to notice across a long run.

Select slabs together from the same batch for any multi-slab job. Pale stones show a mismatched seam more readily than dark ones.

Can Himalayan White be used outdoors?

Yes. Granite is UV-stable and will not yellow or fade in Philippine sun, which suits lanais, dirty kitchens and pool bars.

Keep the sealing up, since outdoor surfaces take more weather. A leathered or flamed finish is worth considering underfoot, because polished stone is slippery when wet.

Where can you buy Himalayan White granite in the Philippines?

Stone Depot carries Himalayan White at all five branches: Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo and Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Each branch holds its own inventory, so availability varies by location.

Natural stone varies from slab to slab, so it is worth choosing yours in person. All branches are open Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and you can message any branch on Facebook or email email@stonedepot.com to check current stock.

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