Hochficht granite is a distinguished natural stone sourced from Austria, renowned for its consistent grey tones and elegant industrial aesthetic. As a quartz-rich variety often traded under the name Quarzgranit F, this material offers exceptional durability and a uniform grain structure free from dramatic veining, making it a preferred choice for high-traffic environments. Its refined appearance suits both modern and traditional architectural projects, including facades, flooring, and cladding. Hochficht is versatile and adaptable to various applications, maintaining structural integrity across different climate conditions. At Marmi di Carrara, we supply this premium Austrian granite in raw blocks and precision-cut slabs ranging from 2 to 3 cm in thickness. We also provide custom cut-to-size solutions tailored to your specific design requirements. Our team ensures quality by offering photos of actual slabs before purchase, guaranteeing transparency and material consistency for architects and designers seeking reliable stone from Austria.
Petrographic description
Hochficht is a typically fine to medium-grained grey granite characterized by a homogeneous texture and stable quartz-feldspar matrix.
Hochficht is a Granite quarried in Austria, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICATGR00108. 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 Hochficht 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 Hochficht 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 Hochficht 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.
