Azul Platino is a distinctive granite from Spain, characterized by its deep violet and purple hues. This stone features a compact structure with a medium to thick grain size, offering a rich, uniform appearance without prominent veining. Its unique coloration makes it ideal for high-impact interior applications, including countertops, flooring, and decorative wall cladding. Azul Platino accepts various finishes, from polished to honed, allowing designers to tailor the surface texture to specific aesthetic requirements. Marmi di Carrara supplies Azul Platino in blocks, standard 2 cm and 3 cm slabs, or cut-to-size pieces. We provide detailed photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure you select the exact shade and pattern of this Spanish granite.
Petrographic description
Compact violaceous rock with irregular fracture. Two-mica granite with porphyritic texture and medium to thick grain size.
Azul Platino is a Granite quarried in Spain, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICESGR01203. Its dominant tone is violet & purple, with medium to coarse grain and a porphyritic / compact / massive 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.
Azul Platino Granite: complete guide
Overview
Azul Platino is a light grey Spanish granite with subtle bluish highlights, bright and even. It is valued for its neutrality and how easily it can be combined.
History and origin
It comes from Extremadura, a Spanish region rich in granite deposits, and is one of the most widespread Spanish light greys on the market. Over the years it has been used in public paving, residential buildings and kitchens. Its consistent availability also makes it suitable for large-volume supplies. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is a light pearl grey with a cool tinge, speckled with small black and grey crystals. The appearance is very homogeneous and differences between slabs are generally slight. Polished, it looks more silvery and brilliant; flamed, it becomes almost whitish grey.
Uses
Ideal for large floor areas, light-coloured kitchen worktops, bathrooms, stairs and exterior cladding. Its bright colour helps to make spaces look larger. In kitchens, on light matt finishes, a stain-proofing treatment is advisable to prevent oil marks.
Care and maintenance
Clean daily with water and neutral soap. On light-coloured worktops, wipe up oil, coffee or wine stains promptly. The protector should be renewed periodically depending on use.
- Classification
- intrusive igneous rock (granite)
- Density
- approx. 2,600 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- indoor and outdoor
- Acid resistance
- good
FAQ
Is Azul Platino 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 Platino per m²?
Indicative price from €90/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 Platino 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.
