Rosso d´Italia serpentinite – polished sample photo 1
About this photo
This photograph shows a polished sample in Rosso d´Italia, a serpentinite from Italy. The dominant tones measured on the image are black (52%), charcoal (39%), violet (9%). Rosso d´Italia belongs to the serpentinite family; typical uses are flooring, cladding, decorative elements, inlays.
Dominant tones
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 Rosso d´Italia
Rosso d´Italia is a red serpentinite from Italy. Petrographically it is classified as serpentinite. Texture: coarse. It is also traded as Rosso Antico d´Italia. 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. Typical uses: flooring, cladding, decorative elements, inlays. Blocks reach about 280 × 120 cm.
Where to use Rosso d´Italia
| Interior floors | Good |
|---|---|
| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | With care |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Good |
| Exterior paving and façades | With care |
| Frost exposure | With care |
| Back-lighting | Not suitable |
General guidance for the serpentinite family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Rosso d´Italia 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 Rosso d´Italia used for?
Rosso d´Italia is a serpentinite from Italy. Typical uses are flooring, cladding, decorative elements, inlays.
Which finishes are available for Rosso d´Italia?
The usual finishes for this stone family are polished, honed. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.
How much does Rosso d´Italia 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 Rosso d´Italia?
Water and a neutral stone detergent, no acids or descalers, and an impregnating sealer.
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.
