Dante is a distinguished grey granite originating from Spain, prized for its consistent tone and robust structural integrity. This stone features a balanced, medium-grain structure with subtle mineral variations that create a sophisticated, neutral aesthetic. Its durability makes it ideal for high-traffic flooring, exterior cladding, and durable kitchen worktops. Architects often specify Dante for modern facades or minimalist interiors where a timeless grey palette is required. Suitable finishes include polished for a reflective sheen, honed for a matte elegance, or flamed for enhanced slip resistance. Marmi di Carrara supplies Dante in blocks, standard 2/3 cm slabs, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure you select the exact shade and grain pattern of this Spanish granite.
Petrographic description
Typically a grey granite with a uniform, medium-grained texture.
Dante is a Granite quarried in Spain, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICESGR00658. Its dominant tone is grey.
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 Dante 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 Dante per m²?
Indicative price from €70/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 Dante 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.
