Azul Marinho is a striking blue quartzite quarried in Brazil, prized for its deep, consistent hue and fine-grained texture. The stone displays a smooth, homogeneous surface with subtle linear veining that adds depth without compromising its vivid colour. Its durability makes it ideal for both interior and exterior applications such as flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and outdoor paving. Recommended finishes include polished for a high‑shine look or honed for a softer, matte appearance. Marmi di Carrara supplies Azul Marinho 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 dense, blue quartzite with a uniform coloration.
Azul Marinho is a Quartzite quarried in Brazil, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICBRQR00040. Its dominant tone is blue.
Like every quartzite, 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, leathered, flamed. Typical applications: kitchen worktops, luxury floors, feature walls, exterior cladding.
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 Azul Marinho suitable for outdoor use?
Quartzite: excellent outdoors thanks to its hardness and low absorption. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Azul Marinho per m²?
Indicative price from €445/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 Marinho 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.
