Herchenröder Diorit is a grey natural stone quarried in Germany, commercially classified as a granite. Its appearance is characterised by a uniform grey background with an even, medium-grained texture and subtle tonal movement rather than pronounced veining, giving surfaces a sober, architectural character. Like most granites, it is valued for its hardness, low water absorption and resistance to wear, making it suitable for flooring, stairs, facades, kitchen worktops and outdoor paving. Polished, honed, flamed and bush-hammered finishes all enhance its compact structure. Marmi di Carrara supplies Herchenröder Diorit as blocks, slabs in 2 and 3 cm thicknesses and cut-to-size pieces, with photos of the actual slabs provided before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a grey plutonic stone of dioritic-granitic character with an even-grained, compact texture; detailed petrographic data for this entry are not available.
Herchenröder Diorit is a Granite quarried in Germany, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICDEGR00354. 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 Herchenröder Diorit 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 Herchenröder Diorit per m²?
Indicative price from €75/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 Herchenröder Diorit 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.
