Xisto DE Barrancos is a natural slate from Portugal, characterized by a dominant green colour that may shift to yellow, red or indigo tones. The stone exhibits a fine‑grained, lepidoblastic texture with subtle meandrous biotitic patterns and occasional veining, giving it a sophisticated, slightly variegated appearance. Its durability and low water absorption make it suitable for interior flooring, wall cladding, bathroom surfaces and outdoor paving when properly sealed. Recommended finishes are honed or brushed to highlight the natural grain while preserving slip resistance. Marmi di Carrara supplies Xisto DE Barrancos in blocks and 2‑3 cm thick slabs, cut‑to‑size, with real‑time photos of each slab before purchase.
Petrographic description
Micaceous schist with a greenish tonality, occasionally showing yellow, red or indigo hues, displaying meandrous biotitic bioturbations. The rock has a lepidoblastic texture with alternating very fine‑grained layers.
Xisto DE Barrancos is a Slate quarried in Portugal, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICPTSL00075. Its dominant tone is green, with fine grain and a foliated / schistose texture.
Like every slate, 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: natural cleft, honed, brushed, calibrated. Typical applications: roofing, floors, wall cladding, pool surrounds, kitchen tops.
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 Xisto DE Barrancos suitable for outdoor use?
Slate: well suited to roofing, cladding and paving. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Xisto DE Barrancos per m²?
Indicative price from €90/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 Xisto DE Barrancos 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.
