Iddefjord is a grey granite quarried in Norway, long appreciated for its uniform appearance and technical reliability. The stone shows a fine to medium grain in cool grey tones, with a subtle, even pattern and minimal veining, making it suitable for large consistent surfaces. Traditionally used for facades, paving, steps, monuments and kitchen worktops, Iddefjord performs well in both interior and exterior applications. It accepts a wide range of finishes: polished for a refined look, honed, flamed or bush-hammered for slip-resistant outdoor surfaces. Marmi di Carrara supplies Iddefjord granite as blocks, slabs 2 and 3 cm thick and cut-to-size pieces, with photos of the actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Iddefjord is typically a grey granite with an even, fine to medium grain and a uniform appearance; detailed mineralogical data should be confirmed by petrographic analysis.
Iddefjord is a Granite quarried in Norway, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICNOGR00130. 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.
Iddefjord Granite: complete guide
Overview
Iddefjord is a medium to fine-grained light grey Norwegian granite with pinkish hues. It is chosen for its sobriety and excellent performance outdoors.
History and origin
The name comes from the Iddefjord, the fjord on the border between Norway and Sweden, an area with a long history of granite quarrying. It is a traditional material of Nordic construction, used for kerbs, paving, steps and walls. The colour can tend more towards grey or more towards pink depending on the block. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is light grey with pinkish or whitish feldspars and small dark minerals, evenly distributed. Variability between slabs is moderate. Polished, it looks darker and pinker; flamed or brushed, it becomes a light, natural grey.
Uses
Ideal for outdoor paving, kerbs, steps, low walls and façades. Indoors it is used for floors, thresholds and worktops with a discreet appearance.
Care and maintenance
Periodic washing with water and a neutral detergent is sufficient. A water-repellent impregnating sealer is useful on horizontal exterior surfaces to limit dirt and patina.
- Classification
- granite
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- exteriors and interiors
- Acid resistance
- high
FAQ
Is Iddefjord 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 Iddefjord 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 Iddefjord 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.
