Semi-rijo is a refined Portuguese limestone originating from the distinct quarries of Portugal. Its dominant white hue offers a clean, elegant aesthetic characterized by a fine to medium grain and an oolitic texture that adds subtle visual depth without excessive veining. This versatile stone is ideal for flooring, wall cladding, and bathroom interiors, where its durability meets sophisticated style. It accepts a range of finishes, including polished, honed, and brushed surfaces, enhancing its natural warmth. Marmi di Carrara supplies Semi-rijo through a curated network, offering raw blocks, precision-cut slabs in 2 cm and 3 cm thicknesses, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase, ensuring transparency and quality for architects and designers specifying this premium Portuguese stone.
Petrographic description
White limestone with a calciclastic to oolitic texture and scarce bioclasts. The microstructure is classified as pelbiomicrosparite, indicating a calciclastic limestone composition.
Semi-rijo is a Limestone quarried in Portugal, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICPTLS00098. Its dominant tone is white, with a oolitic / bioclastic texture.
Like every limestone, 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: honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
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.
FAQ
Is Semi-rijo suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Semi-rijo per m²?
Indicative price from €120/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 Semi-rijo 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.
