Petrographic description
Verde Aver is a Marble quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITMA00656. 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 Aver: the complete guide
Overview
Verde Aver is a green marble from the Aosta Valley, dark and deep, marked by light veins. It is a classic choice for those who want an intense green with an Italian tradition.
History and origin
It is quarried in the Aosta Valley, a region rich in green rocks of ophiolitic origin, and is among the best-known Italian green marbles on the market. It has been used in architecture and interiors for floors, cladding, columns and tops, often combined with white marbles. Geologically it belongs to the serpentine rocks sold as marbles. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background ranges from bottle green to almost black green, with white, light green or grey veins forming networks and fragments. The density and direction of the veins change from slab to slab, sometimes with brecciated effects. Polishing enhances the contrast and depth of colour, while honed and brushed finishes give a more discreet effect.
Uses
It is suitable for indoor floors and cladding, bathrooms, stairs, tables, fireplaces and inlays. Outdoors it tends to lose its shine, so it is best limited to interiors.
Care and maintenance
Neutral detergents and a soft cloth are enough for daily cleaning. Avoid acidic products and treat the surface with a stain-proofing product; for installation it is advisable to use adhesives suitable for moisture-sensitive green marbles.
- Classification
- serpentine rock (commercial marble)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,700-2,800 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3-5, variable
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors
- Acid resistance
- low-medium: the calcitic veins are sensitive to acids
FAQ
Is Verde Aver 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 Aver per m²?
Indicative price from €130/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 Aver 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.
