Petrographic description
Tiger Skin is a Granite quarried in India, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICINGR00375. 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.
Tiger Skin Granite: complete guide
Overview
Tiger Skin is an Indian commercial granite with a red-orange background and black stripes reminiscent of a tiger's coat. It is chosen for surfaces of great visual impact and excellent durability.
History and origin
It is a migmatitic rock from India, in which light and dark bands alternate markedly. The trade name comes precisely from its resemblance to the feline coat. It is used on the international market for cladding, worktops and funerary art; there is also a less common yellow variant. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The red, orange or dark pink background is crossed by long, wavy black stripes, with some grey areas. The pattern is very strong and varies from slab to slab, so selecting and arranging the slabs is important. Polishing enhances the contrast; rough finishes subdue it.
Uses
Recommended for accent walls, bar tops, kitchen worktops, headstones and exterior cladding. Less suitable for large floors, where the pattern may be overwhelming.
Care and maintenance
Simple cleaning with water and a neutral detergent. A periodic impregnating sealer on worktops helps keep the surface even.
- Classification
- commercial granite (migmatite)
- 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 Tiger Skin 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 Tiger Skin per m²?
Indicative price from €100/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 Tiger Skin 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.
