Blue King
Granite · Zambia · 1 photo
In brief. Blue King is a blue granite from Zambia. Petrographically it is classified as sodalite-syenite. Texture: medium. It is also traded as Azul King, Blu King, Sienite Blu, Sienite Blue. 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 250 × 120 cm. Indicative price: from € 205/m² · polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded.
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About Blue King
Blue King is a distinctive granite originating from Zambia, celebrated for its deep, saturated blue hue. This stone features a consistent, fine-grained structure with a uniform appearance that lacks prominent veining, offering a modern and sophisticated aesthetic. Its robust mineral composition makes it highly durable, suitable for both interior and exterior applications, including countertops, flooring, and cladding. Architects and designers often select Blue King for its unique color stability and ability to create striking visual contrasts in contemporary spaces. It performs well in polished, honed, or flamed finishes, depending on the desired tactile and visual effect. Marmi di Carrara supplies Blue King in blocks, standard 2 or 3 cm slabs, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs to ensure transparency before purchase, allowing clients to verify the specific shade and grain of this Zambian granite.
Blue King is a blue granite typically characterized by a uniform, fine-grained texture.
Dominant tones measured on our photo
Where to use Blue King
| Interior floors | Excellent |
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| 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 Blue King are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| Thickness (mm) | about 27 kg/m² |
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| 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.
Finishes for Blue King
Polished
Mirror-like gloss that brings out colour and veining at full depth. The classic choice for walls, tops and interior floors; slippery when wet.
Honed
Smooth and matt, with a soft satin look. Hides small scratches and etching better than a polish and is safer underfoot.
Leathered
A brushed texture on hard stones: matt, lightly textured and very good at hiding fingerprints and water marks on worktops.
Bush-hammered
A rough, pitted surface made with a toothed hammer. Maximum slip resistance for exterior paving, ramps and steps.
Flamed
A thermal finish that makes the crystals burst and leaves a rough, non-slip surface. The standard for exterior granite.
Care and maintenance
- Clean with water and a neutral detergent; hard stones tolerate everyday use very well.
- Sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and on honed, leathered or flamed finishes.
- Avoid waxes and film-forming products that leave a layer on the surface.
- Outdoors, an occasional wash with a pressure cleaner at moderate pressure restores the colour.
- Hot pans, knives and frost are not a problem for most stones of this family; use trivets anyway to protect sealers.
How to order
- Send sizes, thickness, finish and destination with the form.
- We reply with photos of the lots available now and a written offer.
- You approve the slabs or the block; for large projects we prepare a dry-lay.
- Cutting, finishing, quality check and packing in wooden crates or bundles.
- Shipping worldwide from Carrara, with packing list and documents.
Blue King photo gallery
Every photo has its own page with tones, details and technical sheet.
Similar stones
Other granite materials in blue tones to compare.
More stones from Zambia
Shipping and returns
Shipping cost depends on weight and distance and is stated in the written offer; within Italy it starts from € 300 per shipment. Goods can be returned within 14 days: a 30% restocking fee applies and the return transport is paid by the customer. Pieces cut to size cannot be returned.
Questions and answers
Where does Blue King come from?
Blue King comes from Zambia.
How much does a slab of Blue King weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 54 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 81 kg.
Is Blue King suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of granite are kitchen worktops, exterior paving and cladding, stairs, high-traffic floors. For kitchen tops we recommend a suitable finish and sealing: tell us your project and we advise the right solution.
Which finishes can I have on Blue King?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are polished, honed, flamed, leathered, bush-hammered. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Blue King be used outdoors?
For the granite family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: excellent; for frost exposure: excellent. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Blue King?
Use water and a neutral detergent; sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and textured finishes.
Is Blue King known by other names?
Yes: Azul King, Blu King, Sienite Blu, Sienite Blue.
How big are the blocks of Blue King?
Blocks reach about 250 × 120 cm; slab sizes depend on the block actually quarried.
Do slabs of Blue King all look the same?
No. Natural stone changes from block to block and even within the same block. This is why we send photographs of the lots available at the moment of the offer, and book-match slabs from the same block when the design needs it.
How much does Blue King cost per m²?
Indicative price from € 205/m² for polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, thickness, finish and quantity: send the form with your sizes and we reply with photos of the lots available and a written offer.