Rosa Porrino is a vibrant pink to rose granite quarried in Spain, known for its striking colour and medium‑to‑thick granular texture. The stone displays an irregular fracture pattern and a subtle biotite sparkle that adds depth to its surface. Its uniform grain and natural veining make it ideal for both interior and exterior applications such as flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and outdoor paving. Suitable finishes include polished for a high‑gloss look or honed for a softer matte appearance. Marmi di Carrara supplies Rosa Porrino in blocks and 2‑3 cm slabs, cut‑to‑size, with real‑project photos available before purchase.
Petrographic description
Pink rock with irregular fracture. Biotitic pink granite with hypidiomorphic granular texture and medium to thick grain size.
Rosa Porrino is a Granite quarried in Spain, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICESGR01247. Its dominant tone is pink & rose, with medium to coarse grain and a granular 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.
Rosa Porriño Granite: the complete guide
Overview
Rosa Porriño Granite is a medium-grained pink granite, with evenly distributed grey and black crystals. It is chosen for paving, façades and street furniture that must stand the test of time.
History and origin
It comes from Galicia, in Spain, and is one of the best-known pink granites in Europe. For many years it has been used in squares, pavements, building cladding and monuments, thanks to its durability and good availability. It lends itself to heavy-duty fabrication such as kerbs, steps and setts. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is salmon pink, with pinkish feldspars, translucent grey quartz and small black micas. The grain is uniform and variation between slabs limited, making it suitable for large surfaces. Polished intensifies the pink, while flamed and bush-hammered finishes lighten it towards a greyish pink.
Uses
Perfect for outdoor paving, stairs, façades, kerbs, fountains and street furniture, but also for kitchen worktops and bathrooms. It withstands frost and heavy traffic well, both pedestrian and vehicular with suitable thicknesses.
Care and maintenance
Minimal maintenance: water and a neutral detergent indoors, periodic washing outdoors. On kitchen worktops an impregnator helps prevent oil marks. Rough finishes outdoors keep their original appearance for many years.
- Classification
- granite (intrusive igneous rock)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,600-2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- very low
- Main use
- exteriors and interiors
- Acid resistance
- high: resists acids and smog
FAQ
Is Rosa Porrino 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 Porrino per m²?
Indicative price from €90/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 Porrino 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.
