Lake Placid Blue is a natural stone quarried in the United States. Although marketed as a granite, it is petrographically a megacrystic anorthosite, distinguished by medium-grained bluish-black plagioclase crystals with a subtle chatoyant shimmer. The colour reads as deep blue with charcoal and slate-green undertones, giving interiors a calm, watery depth with minimal veining. Known in the trade as Atlantic Green or Cold Spring Blue, this granite is prized for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, flooring, wall cladding and staircases. A polished finish best enhances its iridescence, while honed, flamed or brushed surfaces suit contemporary schemes. Marmi di Carrara supplies Lake Placid Blue as blocks, 2 and 3 cm slabs and cut-to-size pieces, with photos of the actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
A megacrystic anorthosite of medium grain size, exhibiting minor chatoyancy in the bluish-black anhedral plagioclase phenocrysts.
Lake Placid Blue is a Granite quarried in United States, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICUSGR00326. Its dominant tone is blue, with medium grain.
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.
Atlantic Green Granite: the complete guide
Overview
Atlantic Green is a dark green granite with a speckled appearance. It is appreciated by those looking for a dark but not black surface, with natural highlights and high durability.
History and origin
Green granites are among the most sought-after in architecture for their deep and unusual shade. Atlantic Green is an imported material available on the international market under a trade name. It is used for worktops, cladding and furnishings. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is dark green, with lighter and darker grains that create a speckled effect. The intensity of the green and the size of the crystals can vary between batches. Polished, the green becomes deep, almost bottle green; with matt finishes it tends towards grey-green.
Uses
Suitable for kitchen worktops, bar tops, bathrooms and premium cladding. It is also used outdoors for thresholds, steps and façades. It is a good choice for traffic areas thanks to its dark shade, which hides wear.
Care and maintenance
Clean with a neutral detergent, without waxy products. A light protector keeps the colour even over time. Dry hard water to avoid limescale marks on polished surfaces.
- Classification
- commercial granite (silicate rock)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,700-2,900 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- good
FAQ
Is Lake Placid Blue 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 Lake Placid Blue per m²?
Indicative price from €95/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 Lake Placid Blue 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.
