Maracana is a granite from Brazil prized for its warm beige and cream palette, enriched by rosy feldspar bands and dark zones rich in biotite that lend the surface a lively, speckled movement. The medium grain and magmatic structure make it a durable natural stone, well suited to kitchen countertops, flooring, wall cladding, stairs and outdoor paving. Polished, honed or flamed finishes enhance its chromatic depth, making Maracana suitable for both classic and contemporary projects. Marmi di Carrara supplies this Brazilian granite as blocks, slabs 2 and 3 cm thick and cut-to-size pieces, with photos of the actual slabs provided before purchase so buyers can select the exact material.
Petrographic description
Quartz diorite with magmatic structure and medium grain size, presenting a rosy cream colour in feldspar bands and dark zones rich in biotite.
Maracana is a Granite quarried in Brazil, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICBRGR00815. Its dominant tone is beige & cream, with medium grain and a banded texture.
Like every granite, 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, flamed, bush-hammered, leathered. Typical applications: kitchen worktops, exterior cladding and paving, stairs, monuments, high-traffic floors.
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.
Maracanã Granite: the complete guide
Overview
Maracanã Granite is a Brazilian granite in golden yellow tones, crossed by veins and undulations. It is chosen to bring warmth and movement to worktops and cladding, with the durability of granite.
History and origin
Brazil is among the world's largest producers of coloured granites, particularly yellow and golden varieties with lively patterns. The name Maracanã comes from the Tupi language and is typically Brazilian. The material is offered on the international market mainly in slabs for kitchens and bathrooms. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is golden yellow or gold, with veins and darker areas that create a flowing pattern. Variation between slabs is considerable, both in the tone of the yellow and in the amount of veining. Polishing enhances the warm colour; brushed and honed finishes make it softer and more natural.
Uses
Recommended for kitchen worktops, islands, bathroom vanity tops and wall cladding. It is also used for indoor floors and stairs; for exteriors the lot and exposure should be assessed.
Care and maintenance
Clean with neutral detergents; a stain-proofing impregnating sealer is useful because coarse-grained golden varieties can absorb slightly more than compact granites. Avoid bleach and strong acids, which can alter the colour.
- Classification
- commercial granite (silicate stone)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,620 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low-medium
- Main use
- interiors
- Acid resistance
- good: unaffected by food acids
FAQ
Is Maracana suitable for outdoor use?
Granite: excellent for façades, paving and stairs in any climate. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Maracana per m²?
Indicative price from €75/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 Maracana 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.
