Kinawa Bahia is a Brazilian granite known commercially also simply as Kinawa, quarried in Brazil and appreciated for its distinctive banded appearance. The stone displays a rosy grey background crossed by soft, flowing mineral banding typical of its biotitic granodiorite composition, giving surfaces a calm, directional movement rather than a uniform speckle. This granite suits flooring, wall cladding, kitchen countertops, staircases and exterior work, and it performs well in polished, honed, flamed or brushed finishes. Marmi di Carrara supplies Kinawa Bahia granite as blocks and slabs in 2 and 3 cm thicknesses, cut-to-size pieces for projects, with photos of the actual slabs sent before purchase.
Petrographic description
Biotitic granodiorite of banded structure and rosy grey colour.
Kinawa Bahia is a Granite quarried in Brazil, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICBRGR00837. Its dominant tone is grey, with a banded texture.
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.
Kinawa Granite: complete guide
Overview
Kinawa Granite is a Brazilian stone with a white-grey background, dark veins and small burgundy garnets. It is valued for its brightness and elegant pattern, suited to modern interiors.
History and origin
It comes from Brazil and is one of the best-known light veined granites in international trade. Geologically it is one of the veined metamorphic rocks sold as granites. It is used mainly for kitchen and bathroom tops, where it offers a resistant alternative to white marbles. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is greyish white, with dark grey or brown veins and patches and scattered burgundy garnets. Slabs vary in vein density and the presence of darker areas. Polishing gives depth and contrast; honing makes it softer and closer to the look of a light matt stone.
Uses
Excellent for kitchen worktops, islands, bathroom tops and interior floors. It can also be used outdoors with a suitable finish; as with other light granites, it is best to check the batch for possible oxidation of iron-bearing minerals.
Care and maintenance
Given the light background, an oil-repellent protector and prompt cleaning of oils and coloured liquids are recommended. Neutral detergents are sufficient for daily maintenance.
- Classification
- commercial granite with veined structure
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,600 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low to medium
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- high
FAQ
Is Kinawa Bahia 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 Kinawa Bahia 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 Kinawa Bahia 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.
