Petrographic description
Aalfang is a Granite quarried in Austria, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICATGR00197. 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.
Aalfang Granite: complete guide
Overview
Aalfang is a fine-grained light grey Austrian granite with a very homogeneous appearance. It is an understated, hard-wearing stone, suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
History and origin
It comes from Austria, where it takes its name from the village of Aalfang, in the granite region of the Waldviertel, in Lower Austria. The granites of this area are traditionally used in construction, paving and monuments. Aalfang is available on the European market as slabs and finished pieces. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is light grey, with fine crystals of quartz, feldspar and dark mica distributed evenly. The appearance is regular and differences between slabs are generally limited. Polished, it looks greyer and more compact; flamed or sandblasted, almost whitish grey.
Uses
Suitable for outdoor paving, steps, cladding, street furniture and interior floors. Its fine grain lends itself to precise pieces and crisp edges. It can also be used for kitchen worktops and bathrooms.
Care and maintenance
Maintain with water and a neutral detergent. A water-repellent treatment is useful on rough outdoor surfaces. Avoid harsh abrasive products on polished finishes.
- Classification
- intrusive igneous rock (granite)
- Density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- outdoor and indoor
- Acid resistance
- good
FAQ
Is Aalfang 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 Aalfang per m²?
Indicative price from €100/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 Aalfang 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.
