Azul Aran is a coarse-grained granite quarried in Spain, prized for its distinctive blue-grey colouring. The stone shows a bluish background enriched by larger mineral crystals in white, grey and dark tones, giving the surface a lively speckled texture with soft tonal movement rather than pronounced veining. Its robustness and resistance to wear make Azul Aran suitable for kitchen countertops, flooring, stairs, facades and outdoor paving. A polished finish enhances its depth in interiors, while honed, flamed or bush-hammered surfaces bring out its natural character and improve slip resistance outdoors. Marmi di Carrara supplies Azul Aran granite as blocks, slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces, with photos of the actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Bluish rock. Granite with a coarse grain.
Azul Aran is a Granite quarried in Spain, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICESGR00861. Its dominant tone is blue, with coarse grain.
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.
Azul Aran Granite: complete guide
Overview
Azul Aran is a grey Spanish granite with bluish highlights and an even grain. It is a restrained, versatile choice for anyone looking for a cool, hard-wearing grey.
History and origin
Spain is one of Europe's leading granite producers, and Azul Aran belongs to the range of Spanish blue-greys widely used in construction. Thanks to its uniformity, it has long been used for paving, cladding and street furniture. It is sold as slabs, tiles and blocks. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is light to medium grey with a bluish tinge, speckled with evenly distributed black mica crystals. Slabs are generally fairly uniform, with slight differences in tone between batches. Polishing accentuates the bluish sheen, while flaming shifts it towards a more neutral light grey.
Uses
It is suitable for residential and commercial floors, kitchen worktops, bathroom vanity tops, stairs and outdoor paving. Its uniform appearance makes it practical for large areas where visual continuity is wanted. Anyone looking for a strongly veined effect should consider other materials.
Care and maintenance
Cleaning with a neutral detergent is sufficient. Rough finishes outdoors can hold dirt: periodic low-pressure washing keeps them in good order. A water repellent limits the absorption of oil and wine on worktops.
- Classification
- intrusive igneous rock (granite)
- Density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- indoor and outdoor
- Acid resistance
- good
FAQ
Is Azul Aran 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 Azul Aran per m²?
Indicative price from €105/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 Azul Aran 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.
