Sierra Chica granite – polished sample photo 1

Sierra Chica granite polished sample – Marmi di Carrara – rust red, brown (1) — Sierra Chica granite – polished sample photo 1. Photo © Marmi di Carrara srl.

About this photo

This photograph shows a polished sample in Sierra Chica, a granite from Argentina. The dominant tones measured on the image are rust red (45%), brown (28%), violet (17%). Sierra Chica belongs to the granite family; typical uses are kitchen worktops, exterior paving and cladding, stairs, high-traffic floors.

Dominant tones

rust red 45%brown 28%violet 17%grey 10%

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 Sierra Chica

Sierra Chica is a red granite from Argentina. Petrographically it is classified as granite. Texture: coarse grained. It is also traded as Rojo Chica, Nevada Red, Rosso Chica. 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 × 150 cm.

Technical sheet

Indicative price	from € 100/m² · polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded
Material	Sierra Chica
Stone family	Granite
Origin	Argentina
Base colour	Red
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	Rojo Chica, Nevada Red, Rosso Chica
Trade classification	Granite
Petrographic classification	Granite
Texture and grain	coarse grained
Recommended applications	Suitable for interior and exterior applications
Availability	good
Maximum block size	270 × 150 cm

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Where to use Sierra Chica

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 Sierra Chica 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 Sierra Chica used for?

Sierra Chica is a granite from Argentina. Typical uses are kitchen worktops, exterior paving and cladding, stairs, high-traffic floors.

Which finishes are available for Sierra Chica?

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 Sierra Chica 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 Sierra Chica?

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.