African Blue is a striking blue granite that is quarried in several locations worldwide. The stone displays a uniform deep‑blue background with occasional specks of lighter feldspar and subtle biotite flecks, giving it a fine‑grained, almost metallic appearance. Its consistent colour and robust hardness make African Blue ideal for both interior and exterior applications such as kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, façade cladding and high‑traffic flooring. The stone works well with polished, honed or brushed finishes, each highlighting its natural depth. Marmi di Carrara supplies African Blue in 2–3 cm thick blocks and slabs, offers cut‑to‑size services and provides real‑time photos of each slab before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a blue granite composed of quartz, feldspar and biotite.
African Blue is a Granite quarried in Various origins, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICMWGR00016. Its dominant tone is blue.
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 African Blue 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 African Blue per m²?
Indicative price from €115/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 African Blue 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.
