Petrographic description
Rosa Minho is a Granite quarried in Portugal, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICPTGR00437. 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.
Rosa Minho Granite: the complete guide
Overview
Rosa Minho Granite is a Portuguese pink granite with a delicate shade and a regular grain. It is appreciated for paving and cladding with a bright, natural look.
History and origin
The name recalls Minho, a region in northern Portugal bordering Galicia, an area rich in granitic rocks. In northern Portugal granite has for centuries been the main building material, used for houses, churches and paving. Rosa Minho belongs to the range of Portuguese pink granites exported as slabs and fabricated pieces. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is soft pink, with grey quartz crystals and small dark mica specks. The distribution of the minerals is generally uniform, with moderate variations in colour intensity. Polished, it takes on a livelier pink; bush-hammered and flamed, it becomes pale pink, almost beige.
Uses
It lends itself to outdoor floors, squares, garden paths, steps and façades, as well as indoor floors and worktops. It is a good alternative to grey granites when a warmer tone is wanted.
Care and maintenance
Clean with neutral detergents; avoid concentrated bleach, which can leave marks. Outdoors, periodic brushing keeps the surface clean and slip-resistant.
- Classification
- granite (intrusive igneous rock)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,620 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- good
FAQ
Is Rosa Minho 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 Rosa Minho per m²?
Indicative price from €85/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 Rosa Minho 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.
