Verde Alpi serpentinite – polished sample photo 1
About this photo
This photograph shows a polished sample in Verde Alpi, a serpentinite from Italy. The dominant tones measured on the image are grey (75%), green (15%), light grey (11%). Verde Alpi 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 Verde Alpi
Verde Alpi is a green serpentinite from Italy. Petrographically it is classified as serpentinite. Texture: fine. It is also traded as Verde Alpi Parys, Verde S. Nicolaus, Vert des Alpes. 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 Verde Alpi
| 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 Verde Alpi 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 Verde Alpi used for?
Verde Alpi is a serpentinite from Italy. Typical uses are flooring, cladding, decorative elements, inlays.
Which finishes are available for Verde Alpi?
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 Verde Alpi 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 Verde Alpi?
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.
