Branco DE Alcains is a distinctive granite originating from Portugal, prized for its bright white dominant colour and medium-grained structure. The stone presents a spotted appearance with subtle mineral inclusions, offering a clean and modern aesthetic that suits both contemporary and classic architectural projects. It is highly versatile, performing well in flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and exterior facades. Common finishes include polished for a reflective sheen or honed for a matte, natural texture. Marmi di Carrara supplies Branco DE Alcains in large blocks, standard slabs of 2 or 3 cm thickness, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs to ensure transparency before purchase, allowing clients to verify the specific grain and tonality of their Branco DE Alcains selection.
Petrographic description
This is a two-mica, medium-grained granite featuring a general white tonality and a spotted appearance. The rock exhibits a granular hypidiomorphic texture and is characterized by being factured and slightly weathered.
Branco DE Alcains is a Granite quarried in Portugal, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICPTGR00745. Its dominant tone is white, with medium grain and a granular 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.
FAQ
Is Branco DE Alcains 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 Branco DE Alcains 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 Branco DE Alcains 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.
