Petrographic description
Raw Silk is a Granite quarried in India, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICINGR00308. Its dominant tone is pink & rose.
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.
Raw Silk Granite: complete guide
Overview
Raw Silk is an Indian commercial granite in beige and pinkish tones, with wavy bands reminiscent of the folds of a fabric. It is chosen to create surfaces that look warm and soft yet resist everyday use.
History and origin
It comes from India and is a gneissic rock, with minerals arranged in bands. The trade name, raw silk, alludes precisely to its flowing pattern. It is widespread on the international market, mainly for kitchens, bathrooms and interior cladding. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background alternates beige, cream and antique pink, with grey and light brown bands in a wavy pattern. The movement is marked and changes from slab to slab, so the choice of slabs is important. Polished, it shows more saturated tones, while honed or brushed it becomes lighter and more natural.
Uses
It lends itself to kitchen worktops, islands, bathroom tops and wall cladding, as well as thresholds and window sills. As flooring it works best in large rooms, where the pattern has space to develop.
Care and maintenance
Clean with water and a neutral detergent. Being a light tone of medium absorbency, on worktops it should be protected with a stain-repellent impregnating sealer renewed periodically.
- Classification
- commercial granite (gneiss)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,600 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low to medium
- Main use
- interiors, also exteriors
- Acid resistance
- high
FAQ
Is Raw Silk 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 Raw Silk per m²?
Indicative price from €80/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 Raw Silk 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.
