Amparo is a distinguished grey granite originating from Brazil, prized for its consistent tone and robust character. This Brazilian stone features a balanced, medium-grain structure that provides a modern, neutral aesthetic suitable for contemporary architectural projects. Its durability makes Amparo an excellent choice for high-traffic areas, including commercial flooring, exterior cladding, and kitchen worktops. The stone’s grey palette pairs effortlessly with both light and dark interior schemes. Marmi di Carrara supplies Amparo in large blocks, polished or honed slabs of 2 and 3 cm thickness, and precise cut-to-size elements. We ensure transparency by providing high-resolution photographs of the actual slabs before purchase, allowing architects and designers to verify the specific grain and colour variation of this Brazilian granite.
Petrographic description
Typically a grey granite with a uniform, medium-grained texture.
Amparo is a Granite quarried in Brazil, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICBRGR00635. 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.
FAQ
Is Amparo 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 Amparo 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 Amparo 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.
