Petrographic description
Verde Alpi Chiaro is a Marble quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITMA00623. Its dominant tone is green.
Like every marble, 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, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered (exterior). Typical applications: interior floors and walls, bathrooms, vanity tops, stairs, fireplaces, furniture and sculpture.
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.
Verde Alpi marble: the complete guide
Overview
Verde Alpi is a dark green stone with white and light green veins, quarried in the Aosta Valley. Elegant and classic, it has been used in churches, palaces and prestigious interiors.
History and origin
It is quarried in the Aosta Valley and is a serpentinite (ophicalcite) sold as marble. Thanks to its deep colour it was widely used in architecture, especially in the 20th century, for floors, cladding and decoration. There is also a Verde Alpi Scuro variety. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
A dark green, almost black background with white and light green veins and networks. Polished it has great depth; honed it becomes a softer green.
Uses
Floors, inserts, bathroom cladding, fireplaces, furniture tops, thresholds and decoration. Perfect combined with white marbles in patterned floors.
Care and maintenance
Clean with water and pH-neutral detergents, drying with a soft cloth; avoid acids, bleach and abrasive products. A water- and oil-repellent treatment after installation reduces staining and should be renewed periodically in busy areas. Professional honing and polishing remove scratches and dullness.
- Classification
- Serpentinite (commercial marble)
- Density
- about 2,750 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- about 3–4
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors
- Acid resistance
- medium: less sensitive than calcitic marbles
FAQ
Is Verde Alpi Chiaro suitable for outdoor use?
Marble: suitable for façades and shaded areas with a honed or bush-hammered finish; polished surfaces lose their gloss outdoors. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Verde Alpi Chiaro per m²?
Indicative price from €255/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 Verde Alpi Chiaro 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.
