Petrographic description
Marron Imperial is a Granite quarried in Brazil, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICBRGR01053. Its dominant tone is brown.
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.
Baltic Brown Granite: the complete guide
Overview
Baltic Brown Granite is a Finnish granite recognisable by its large, round brown crystals edged in dark tones. It is chosen for its robustness and for a warm, classic pattern, widely used in kitchens and outdoors.
History and origin
It comes from Finland and is an example of rapakivi granite, a Finnish term describing the typical structure of feldspar ovoids surrounded by a rim of a different colour. For decades it has been exported worldwide for worktops, floors and façades. This wide distribution has made it one of the best-known granites. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The brown background is studded with chocolate and copper-coloured feldspar ovoids, surrounded by dark green or black rings, with black specks between the crystals. The pattern is fairly consistent between slabs, with slight variations in tone. Polished, it becomes warm and deep; flamed or brushed, it lightens and takes on a more rustic character.
Uses
Excellent for kitchen worktops, bathrooms, floors, stairs, windowsills and façade cladding. Also suitable for public and commercial spaces subject to heavy traffic.
Care and maintenance
Simple maintenance: water, a neutral detergent and, if necessary, a stain-proofing protector. On polished surfaces avoid wax-based products, which leave smears.
- Classification
- rapakivi granite
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,600-2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- good
FAQ
Is Marron Imperial 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 Marron Imperial per m²?
Indicative price from €120/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 Marron Imperial 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.
