Amarelo DE Fonte DE Arcada is a Portuguese granite, also known as Amarelo Penadono, prized for its warm whitish-yellow to whitish-brown tones and medium-grained, foliated texture. The stone's subtle banding and occasional porphyritic crystals give it a quiet, natural character that suits both contemporary and traditional projects. It is commonly used for exterior cladding, paving, stair treads, and countertops, where its durability and slip resistance are valued. A flamed or bush-hammered finish enhances its rustic appeal, while a polished surface reveals a soft, luminous sheen. Marmi di Carrara supplies Amarelo DE Fonte DE Arcada in blocks, slabs of 2 or 3 cm thickness, and cut-to-size elements, always sending photos of the actual slabs before purchase to ensure full transparency.
Petrographic description
Two-mica, medium-grained, whitish-yellow to whitish-brown foliated granite with a slight porphyroidal tendency. It has a hypidiomorphic granular texture showing some deformation and fracturation features, particularly in plagioclase.
Amarelo DE Fonte DE Arcada is a Granite quarried in Portugal, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICPTGR00471. Its dominant tone is white, with medium grain and a porphyritic / foliated / schistose / granular texture.
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 Amarelo DE Fonte DE Arcada 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 Amarelo DE Fonte DE Arcada 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 Amarelo DE Fonte DE Arcada 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.
