Petrographic description
Marina Pearl is a Granite quarried in Norway, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICNOGR00310. 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.
Marina Pearl Granite: complete guide
Overview
Marina Pearl is a Norwegian larvikite, sold as granite, with a blue-grey background and iridescent reflections. It is chosen for the shimmering effect of its crystals, which change colour with the light.
History and origin
Larvikites come from the Larvik area in southern Norway and have been known for over a century in prestigious architecture and furnishing. Geologically they are monzonites, not granites in the strict sense, but they have similar technical characteristics. Marina Pearl is one of the larvikite varieties on the market, alongside bluer or darker ones. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The blue-grey background is made up of large feldspar crystals that show blue and silver reflections as you change your viewing angle. The intensity of the iridescence varies between slabs and blocks. Polishing is the finish that best enhances the shimmering effect, while honing and brushing greatly diminish it.
Uses
Suitable for kitchen worktops, bathroom tops, wall and façade cladding, thresholds and window sills. It is much appreciated for counters, reception desks and surfaces where the luminous effect is clearly visible.
Care and maintenance
Clean with water and a neutral detergent, avoiding aggressive or abrasive products that could dull the polish. Given its low porosity an impregnating sealer is hardly necessary.
- Classification
- commercial granite (larvikite, monzonite)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6
- Water absorption
- very low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- good
FAQ
Is Marina Pearl 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 Marina Pearl per m²?
Indicative price from €145/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 Marina Pearl 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.
