Petrographic description
Tropic Brown is a Granite quarried in Saudi Arabia, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICSAGR00100. Its dominant tone is brown.
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.
Tropic Brown Granite: the complete guide
Overview
Tropic Brown Granite is a dark stone with a medium-coarse grain, with brown and black crystals that create a mottled effect. It is valued for its durability and its warm colour, which hides stains and signs of use well.
History and origin
It is an imported granite that has long been on the international market, also known as Tropical Brown. It was widely used for kitchen worktops and windowsills, especially where a dark material less severe than black was wanted. Today it is enjoying renewed interest in projects that revive warm, earthy palettes. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is dark brown, with rounded brown feldspar crystals alongside grey quartz and black minerals. The texture is fairly uniform and differences between slabs mainly concern the size and density of the crystals. Polished, it becomes deep, almost chocolate-coloured; honed or brushed, it takes on a more matt, grey-brown tone.
Uses
Excellent for kitchen worktops, islands, bathroom tops and floors in shops or public spaces. It is also suitable for thresholds, windowsills and outdoor stairs. In small, poorly lit rooms it can feel heavy if used on large vertical surfaces.
Care and maintenance
The dark polished colour shows limescale marks and fingerprints: it is best to dry after cleaning with a microfibre cloth. Use neutral detergents and renew a water-repellent protector from time to time. Avoid waxes that leave a film.
- Classification
- granite
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- 6-7
- Water absorption
- very low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- high: food acids do not affect it
FAQ
Is Tropic Brown 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 Tropic Brown per m²?
Indicative price from €110/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 Tropic Brown 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.
