Grimsel Granit is a prestigious Swiss granite originating from the mountainous regions of Switzerland. It is celebrated for its distinctive grey tones, ranging from light ash to deep charcoal, often characterized by a homogeneous or slightly speckled appearance due to its interlocking mineral grains. This natural stone is highly valued in architecture for both interior and exterior applications, including cladding, flooring, countertops, and monumental works. Its robust nature makes it suitable for high-traffic areas. Compatible finishes include polished, honed, flamed, and brushed surfaces, which enhance its texture and visual depth. Marmi di Carrara srl supplies Grimsel Granit through a dedicated network, offering raw blocks, precise slabs in 2 cm and 3 cm thicknesses, and custom cut-to-size solutions. Customers can request photos of actual slabs prior to purchase to ensure consistency with their design vision. This Swiss stone combines aesthetic elegance with long-lasting performance.
Petrographic description
Grimsel Granite is a coarse-grained, medium-to-fine grained granitoid typically composed of quartz, feldspar (plagioclase and alkali feldspar), and dark ferromagnesian minerals such as biotite and hornblende. Its crystalline structure provides high density and durability.
Grimsel Granit is a Granite quarried in Switzerland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICCHGR00117. 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 Grimsel Granit 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 Grimsel Granit per m²?
Indicative price from €115/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 Grimsel Granit 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.
