Petrographic description
Ruby Red is a Granite quarried in India, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICINGR00083. Its dominant tone is red.
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.
Ruby Red Granite: complete guide
Overview
Ruby Red is an intense red Indian granite speckled with dark crystals. It is chosen when you want a stone with a bold colour that is robust and also suitable for outdoor use.
History and origin
It is a granite from India, where reds are among the best-known and most exported products. It has long been used for cladding, paving, street furniture and monuments. The tone can range from ruby red to brownish red depending on the batch. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The dark red background is studded with black and grey crystals of medium to coarse grain, with a fairly regular pattern. Differences between slabs mainly concern the intensity of the red. Polishing gives a full, deep colour; flaming and bush-hammering lighten it towards pinkish brown.
Uses
Highly suitable for façades, stairs, outdoor floors, kerbs and monuments. Indoors it is used for kitchen worktops, thresholds and details where a strong colour accent is wanted.
Care and maintenance
Outdoors, periodic washing with water is enough. On kitchen worktops an impregnating sealer is advisable to make cleaning easier, even though absorption is already low.
- Classification
- granite
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- high
FAQ
Is Ruby Red 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 Ruby Red 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 Ruby Red 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.
