Cafe Imperial granite – polished sample photo 1

Cafe Imperial granite polished sample – Marmi di Carrara – black, charcoal (1) — Cafe Imperial granite – polished sample photo 1. Photo © Marmi di Carrara srl.

About this photo

This photograph shows a polished sample in Cafe Imperial, a granite from Brazil. The dominant tones measured on the image are black (78%), charcoal (22%). Cafe Imperial belongs to the granite family; typical uses are kitchen worktops, exterior paving and cladding, stairs, high-traffic floors.

Dominant tones

black 78%charcoal 22%

Tones are measured automatically on the photograph; light and screen settings change how a stone looks. Ask for current photos of the lot before deciding.

About Cafe Imperial

Cafe Imperial is a brown granite from Brazil. Petrographically it is classified as syenite. Texture: coarse. It is also traded as Caffe Imperiale, Cafe Bahia, Imperial Coffee. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: polished, honed, flamed, leathered, bush-hammered. Recommended applications: suitable for interior and exterior applications. Blocks reach about 280 × 140 cm.

Technical sheet

Material	Cafe Imperial
Stone family	Granite
Origin	Brazil
Base colour	Brown
Formats available	Blocks, slabs 2 cm and 3 cm, tiles, cut-to-size
Typical finishes	Polished, honed, flamed, leathered, bush-hammered
Typical uses	Kitchen worktops, exterior paving and cladding, stairs, high-traffic floors
Bulk density (EN 1936)	2,600–2,800 kg/m³
Water absorption (EN 13755)	0.1–0.6 %
Compressive strength (EN 1926)	100–250 MPa
Flexural strength (EN 12372)	8–25 MPa
Mohs hardness	6–7
Weight of a 2 cm slab	about 54 kg/m²
Photo shows	Polished sample
Image size	1200 × 900 px

Density, absorption and strength are indicative ranges for the stone family, not test results of this block. Certified values for a specific lot are provided with the offer.

Catalogue data

Also known as	Caffe Imperiale, Cafe Bahia, Imperial Coffee
Trade classification	Granite
Petrographic classification	Syenite
Texture and grain	coarse
Recommended applications	Suitable for interior and exterior applications
Maximum block size	280 × 140 cm

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Where to use Cafe Imperial

Interior floors	Excellent
Wall cladding	Excellent
Kitchen worktops	Excellent
Bathrooms and wet areas	Excellent
Exterior paving and façades	Excellent
Frost exposure	Excellent
Back-lighting	Not suitable

General guidance for the granite family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Cafe Imperial are confirmed on your project.

Weights

Thickness (mm)	about 27 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 54 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 81 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 108 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 135 kg/m²
Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm	about 292 kg
Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm	about 437 kg
20-foot container (about 27 t)	about 500 m² of 2 cm slabs

Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.

Questions and answers

What is Cafe Imperial used for?

Cafe Imperial is a granite from Brazil. Typical uses are kitchen worktops, exterior paving and cladding, stairs, high-traffic floors.

Which finishes are available for Cafe Imperial?

The usual finishes for this stone family are polished, honed, flamed, leathered, bush-hammered. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.

How much does Cafe Imperial weigh?

About 54 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 81 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.

How do I look after Cafe Imperial?

Water and a neutral detergent; sealing is recommended on light colours and textured finishes.

Can I buy the slab shown in this photo?

Natural stone changes from block to block. Send us this photo with the form: we check the lots available now in our warehouse and reply with current photos, sizes and price.