Petrographic description
Rosa Lugo is a Granite quarried in Spain, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICESGR00108. Its dominant tone is pink & rose.
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.
Rosa Lugo Granite: the complete guide
Overview
Rosa Lugo Granite is a pink granite from Galicia, with a warm tone and a crystalline grain. It is chosen for paving, cladding and fabricated pieces that require colour and great durability.
History and origin
The name recalls the province of Lugo, in Galicia, a region of north-western Spain with a rich production of granites. The Galician granite tradition is ancient and has shaped the villages, churches and squares of the region. Today Galician granites are exported to many countries as slabs, tiles and made-to-measure pieces. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The pink background is formed by feldspars, with translucent grey quartz and black mica specks. The grain can be medium or coarse and the colour varies slightly from one lot to another. Polishing accentuates the pink and the depth of the crystals; textured finishes make it lighter and more rustic.
Uses
Recommended for outdoor paving, kerbs, steps, cladding and street furniture. At home it is used for floors, thresholds, windowsills, fireplaces and worktops.
Care and maintenance
Water and neutral detergents are enough for cleaning. In outdoor areas exposed to leaves and smog a water repellent is useful, to be renewed according to the product instructions.
- Classification
- granite (intrusive igneous rock)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,620 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- exteriors and interiors
- Acid resistance
- good: unaffected by food acids and frost
FAQ
Is Rosa Lugo 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 Rosa Lugo per m²?
Indicative price from €70/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 Rosa Lugo 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.
