Petrographic description
Soglio is a Granite quarried in Switzerland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICCHGR00038. Its dominant tone is grey.
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.
Soglio Gneiss: complete guide
Overview
Soglio Gneiss is a Swiss Alpine stone in grey-green tones, hard and hard-wearing. It is chosen for its natural, discreet colour, ideal for floors, stairs and cladding in modern or mountain settings.
History and origin
It takes its name from the village of Soglio, in Val Bregaglia, in the canton of Graubünden, an area where the local stone is an integral part of traditional architecture. The gneisses of these valleys have been used for walls, roofs, floors and rural buildings. Today they are also used in contemporary construction and interior design. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is grey with green nuances, with a fine grain and micas that give silvery glints. The schistosity bands are thin and regular; the green tone may be more or less evident from one slab to another. Honed, it has a calm, velvety look; flamed or brushed, it becomes lighter and non-slip.
Uses
It is suitable for indoor and outdoor floors, stairs, façades, kitchen and bathroom worktops, fountains and garden furniture. It also lends itself well to split cladding with a natural effect.
Care and maintenance
Water and neutral detergents are all that is needed for cleaning. A stain-proofing treatment is useful on worktops; outdoors it requires no special protection.
- Classification
- gneiss (metamorphic rock)
- Density
- approx. 2,650-2,750 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- very low
- Main use
- indoor and outdoor
- Acid resistance
- good; suited to the Alpine climate
FAQ
Is Soglio 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 Soglio 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 Soglio 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.
