Breccia Pernice is a striking Italian breccia quarried in the historic marble districts of Carrara. Its dominant pink and rose hues are created by angular fragments of feldspar, quartz and mica set in a subtle, lighter matrix, giving the stone a lively, speckled appearance. The material is well suited for both polished and honed finishes, making it ideal for flooring, wall cladding, countertops and decorative elements in residential and commercial projects. Marmi di Carrara supplies Breccia Pernice in robust blocks and slabs of 2‑3 cm thickness, offering cut‑to‑size options and real‑time photographs of each slab before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a breccia composed of pink and rose fragments cemented by a fine matrix.
Breccia Pernice is a Breccia quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITBR00130. Its dominant tone is pink & rose.
Like every breccia, 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, brushed. Typical applications: feature walls, floors, bathrooms, furniture tops, bookmatched panels.
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.
Breccia Pernice marble: the complete guide
Overview
Breccia Pernice is a brecciated stone from Verona in pink, red and hazel tones. Its pattern recalls the plumage of a partridge ("pernice").
History and origin
It is quarried in the Verona area, which has supplied coloured stones such as Rosso Verona for centuries. It is a limestone breccia used in floors, stairs and cladding, also outdoors. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
Pink and hazel clasts enclosed in a reddish matrix, with a lively, irregular look. Slabs vary considerably.
Uses
Floors, stairs, thresholds, window sills, cladding and restoration. In modern projects for feature walls and tops.
Care and maintenance
Neutral detergents and water for routine cleaning; no acids or aggressive de-icing salts. Outdoors a water-repellent limits dirt, moss and absorption; indoors a stain-proof sealer protects tops and floors. The surface can be re-honed over time.
- Classification
- Compact limestone (commercial marble)
- Density
- about 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- about 3
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- low
FAQ
Is Breccia Pernice suitable for outdoor use?
Breccia: mainly an interior stone; outdoor use only in protected areas. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Breccia Pernice per m²?
Indicative price from €295/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 Breccia Pernice 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.
