Vermelho Tanquinho is a distinctive Brazilian granite characterized by its warm brownish-red base and prominent dark mineral banding. This natural stone offers a robust, earthy aesthetic with a medium-grain texture that highlights the contrast between the reddish matrix and the biotite and hornblende inclusions. Its durable composition makes Vermelho Tanquinho ideal for high-traffic flooring, exterior cladding, and heavy-duty countertops. The stone accepts various finishes, including polished for a glossy sheen or honed for a matte, tactile surface. Marmi di Carrara supplies Vermelho Tanquinho in full blocks, standard 2 or 3 cm slabs, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs to ensure you select the exact pattern and tone before purchase, guaranteeing transparency and quality for your project.
Petrographic description
Brownish-red granodiorite featuring distinct bands of biotite and hornblende.
Vermelho Tanquinho is a Granite quarried in Brazil, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICBRGR00691. Its dominant tone is brown, with a banded texture.
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.
FAQ
Is Vermelho Tanquinho 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 Vermelho Tanquinho per m²?
Indicative price from €95/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 Vermelho Tanquinho 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.
