Petrographic description
Serizzo Scuro Dubino is a Granite quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITGR00371. Its dominant tone is grey.
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.
Serizzo Scuro Valmasino: the complete guide
Overview
Serizzo Scuro Valmasino is a dark grey Alpine stone from Lombardy, commercially classified among the granites. It is valued for its robustness and for the oriented pattern of its minerals, typical of gneisses.
History and origin
Serizzo is a gneiss quarried in the valleys of the province of Sondrio, and Val Masino is one of its key areas. For generations it has been used in Lombard and Alpine architecture for thresholds, stairs, paving, kerbs and cladding. The dark variety stands out for a greater presence of dark mica (biotite), which gives it a more intense tone than classic serizzo. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
On a grey background, light crystals of quartz and feldspar alternate with dark mica flakes, arranged in bands or parallel alignments. The appearance changes depending on whether the slab is cut parallel or across the schistosity, so it is best to choose slabs from the same lot with the same cutting direction. Honing highlights the contrast between the minerals, while flaming and bush-hammering give a lighter, more uniform grey.
Uses
It is ideal for stairs, thresholds, windowsills, outdoor floors, street furniture and kitchen worktops. It withstands frost and heavy wear, so it also lends itself to public and commercial spaces; outdoors textured finishes are preferred.
Care and maintenance
Routine cleaning is done with neutral or slightly alkaline detergents. On kitchen worktops and outdoor surfaces a periodic water- and oil-repellent treatment limits grease absorption and the build-up of dirt in the micro-pores.
- Classification
- gneiss (commercial granite)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,650-2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- good
FAQ
Is Serizzo Scuro Dubino 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 Serizzo Scuro Dubino 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 Serizzo Scuro Dubino 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.
