Sahara Gold is quarried from a bedrock quarry in Baluchistan, Pakistan. It is a common characteristic for this stone to have voids in the raw material. Before it reaches the polishing stages, these voids are filled with a polyester resin. Depending on how deep the void is, the resin may shrink as it dries, which will leave the surface of the filled area slightly lower than the rest. This does not affect the durability, maintenance or beauty of the stone. Finally, a mesh backing is adhered to the back of this delicate stone to ensure safety while handling and fabricating the slab.