Petrographic description
African Juparana is a Granite quarried in South Africa, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICZAGR00033. 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.
African Juparana Granite: complete guide
Overview
African Juparana is a veined granite with a pinkish grey background and well-defined dark and light waves. It is chosen for resistant surfaces with a natural, dynamic pattern.
History and origin
It is also sold as Juparana Africa and is widely available on the international market as an imported granite. Despite the name, the designation is commercial and does not guarantee an African origin: this should be checked on the batch. It belongs to the group of veined granites of metamorphic origin. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The pinkish grey background is crossed by wavy dark grey, white and pink veins, sometimes with dark garnets. The pattern is marked and changes from slab to slab. Polished, it offers sharp contrasts; honed or brushed, it has a softer, more uniform look.
Uses
Suitable for kitchen worktops, floors, stairs, bathrooms and exterior cladding. For outdoor paving a flamed or bush-hammered finish is recommended.
Care and maintenance
It only requires cleaning with neutral detergents. A protective treatment is useful on worktops and surfaces exposed to stains.
- Classification
- commercial granite with veined structure (gneiss/migmatite type)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- high
FAQ
Is African Juparana 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 Juparana per m²?
Indicative price from €135/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 Juparana 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.
