Kanfanar limestone, also known as Giallo D'istria, is an organogenic limestone quarried in Croatia, in the Istrian peninsula. Its beige and cream background shows a fine, uniform microcrystalline grain with small fossil shell remains and soft, cloudy tonal variations rather than pronounced veining. This compact, elegant stone is widely used for flooring, wall cladding, façades, stairs, window sills and interior design elements, in both traditional and contemporary projects. Kanfanar takes all main finishes well: honed and polished for interiors, brushed, sandblasted or bush-hammered for outdoor use and anti-slip surfaces. Marmi di Carrara supplies Kanfanar limestone as blocks, slabs 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces, with photos of the actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Beige colour with a microcrystalline structure and small remains of shells. Organogenic limestone – biopelmicrite.
Kanfanar is a Limestone quarried in Croatia, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICHRLS00153. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
Like every limestone, 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: honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
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 Kanfanar suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Kanfanar 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 Kanfanar 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.
