Red Imperial Riojano is a striking red granite quarried in Argentina. The stone displays a deep, uniform red background with fine, evenly distributed speckles of lighter pinkish feldspar and occasional dark biotite inclusions, creating a subtle, natural veining. Its consistent grain and high compressive strength make it ideal for both interior and exterior applications such as flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and outdoor paving. Recommended finishes include polished for a glossy surface or honed for a matte look. Marmi di Carrara supplies Red Imperial Riojano in 2‑3 cm thick blocks and slabs, cut‑to‑size, with real‑time photos of each slab before purchase.
Petrographic description
A very coherent granite, composed of interlocking quartz, feldspar and biotite crystals, giving a uniform texture.
Red Imperial Riojano is a Granite quarried in Argentina, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICARGR00069. Its dominant tone is red.
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.
FAQ
Is Red Imperial Riojano 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 Red Imperial Riojano per m²?
Indicative price from €95/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 Red Imperial Riojano 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.
