Austral Red is a vibrant red granite quarried in Spain, prized for its uniform deep‑red hue and fine‑grained texture. The stone displays a subtle speckled pattern of lighter feldspar crystals and occasional darker biotite inclusions, giving it a lively yet consistent appearance. Its durability and resistance to wear make it ideal for both interior and exterior applications such as flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and outdoor paving. Austral Red performs well in polished, honed or brushed finishes, depending on the design intent. Marmi di Carrara supplies Austral Red in robust blocks and 2‑3 cm thick slabs, offering cut‑to‑size services and real‑time photos of actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a red granitic rock composed of quartz, feldspar and biotite.
Austral Red is a Granite quarried in Spain, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICESGR00838. Its dominant tone is red.
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 Austral Red 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 Austral Red per m²?
Indicative price from €95/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 Austral Red 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.
