Brecha DE Santo António is a distinctive Portuguese breccia characterized by a grey matrix interspersed with golden spots and recrystallized zones. This tectonized bioclastic dolomitic limestone offers a rugged, natural aesthetic ideal for contemporary architectural projects. Its unique texture and earthy tones make it suitable for flooring, wall cladding, and exterior facades. We recommend honed or brushed finishes to enhance its tactile quality. Marmi di Carrara supplies Brecha DE Santo António in blocks, standard 2/3 cm slabs, and custom cut-to-size pieces. Before purchasing, we provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs to ensure you select the specific pattern and colour variation that best suits your design vision.
Petrographic description
Microcrystalline greyish limestone featuring golden spots and recrystallized zones, exhibiting tectonic deformation. Petrographically classified as a bioclastic dolomitic limestone.
Brecha DE Santo António is a Breccia quarried in Portugal, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICPTBR00074. Its dominant tone is grey, with a bioclastic / crystalline texture.
Like every breccia, 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. Typical applications: feature walls, floors, bathrooms, furniture tops, bookmatched panels.
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 Brecha DE Santo António suitable for outdoor use?
Breccia: mainly an interior stone; outdoor use only in protected areas. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Brecha DE Santo António per m²?
Indicative price from €465/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 Brecha DE Santo António 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.
