Rio Branco granite – polished sample photo 1

Rio Branco granite polished sample – Marmi di Carrara – white, ivory (1) — Rio Branco granite – polished sample photo 1. Photo © Marmi di Carrara srl.

About this photo

This photograph shows a polished sample in Rio Branco, a granite from Brazil. The dominant tones measured on the image are white (56%), ivory (29%), beige (15%). Rio Branco belongs to the granite family; typical uses are kitchen worktops, exterior paving and cladding, stairs, high-traffic floors.

Dominant tones

white 56%ivory 29%beige 15%

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 Rio Branco

Rio Branco is a white granite from Brazil. Petrographically it is classified as granulite. Texture: medium. It is also traded as Bianco Cardinale, Blanco Cardinale, Rio Blanco. 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 270 × 140 cm.

Technical sheet

Material	Rio Branco
Stone family	Granite
Origin	Brazil
Base colour	White
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	Bianco Cardinale, Blanco Cardinale, Rio Blanco
Trade classification	Granite
Petrographic classification	Granulite
Texture and grain	medium
Recommended applications	Suitable for interior and exterior applications
Maximum block size	270 × 140 cm

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Where to use Rio Branco

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 Rio Branco 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 Rio Branco used for?

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

Which finishes are available for Rio Branco?

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 Rio Branco 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 Rio Branco?

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.