Alberene Soapstone, also known as Alberene Stone, is a fine-grained, soft stone sourced from the United States. Its muted grey hue, subtle veining, and smooth texture make it ideal for both interior and exterior applications. Architects and designers favor it for countertops, wall cladding, and flooring, where its natural resistance to heat and chemicals is an advantage. The stone accepts a range of finishes—from polished to honed—allowing for versatile design expressions. Marmi di Carrara supplies Alberene Soapstone in blocks and 2–3 cm slabs, ready for custom cutting, and provides photographs of actual slabs before purchase to ensure transparency and quality.
Petrographic description
Typically grey, this stone is a soapstone of the 'Other' category.
Alberene Soapstone is a Other stones quarried in United States, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICUSOT00010. Its dominant tone is grey.
Like every other stones, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: polished, honed, brushed, flamed where suitable. Typical applications: floors, cladding, tops and decorative elements according to the stone's properties.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Alberene Soapstone suitable for outdoor use?
Other stones: to be assessed on the specific stone. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Alberene Soapstone per m²?
Indicative price from €130/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Alberene Soapstone shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
