Petrographic description
Rojo Coralito is a Marble quarried in Spain, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICESMA00238. Its dominant tone is red.
Like every marble, 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, sandblasted, bush-hammered (exterior). Typical applications: interior floors and walls, bathrooms, vanity tops, stairs, fireplaces, furniture and sculpture.
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.
Rojo Coralito: complete guide
Overview
Rojo Coralito is a coral-red Spanish marble crossed by white veins. It is a stone of intense colour, chosen to add warmth and character to interiors.
History and origin
It is quarried in the region of Murcia, in south-eastern Spain, an area with an established production of coloured marbles. The name recalls the red-orange tone of coral. It is valued for decorative floors, cladding and furnishings, often combined with light-coloured marbles. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The coral-red background, sometimes more orange or darker, is crossed by irregular white veins and fine crystalline veins. The colour and density of the veining vary between slabs, some more uniform, others more veined. Polishing enhances the intensity of the red; matt finishes make it softer.
Uses
Recommended for interior floors, bands and inlays, cladding, bathroom tops, fireplaces and furnishings. Not recommended outdoors, where the colour could alter, or for kitchen worktops.
Care and maintenance
Clean with a neutral detergent and dry. Periodically renew a colour-enhancing protective treatment, avoiding any acidic product.
- Classification
- compact limestone marble
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors
- Acid resistance
- low: acids can lighten and dull the surface
FAQ
Is Rojo Coralito suitable for outdoor use?
Marble: suitable for façades and shaded areas with a honed or bush-hammered finish; polished surfaces lose their gloss outdoors. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Rojo Coralito per m²?
Indicative price from €140/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 Rojo Coralito 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.
