Breccia Pernice
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In brief. Breccia Pernice is a pink breccia from Italy. Petrographically it is classified as limestone. Texture: coarse. It is also traded as Oniciata Pernice. 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: feature walls, flooring inlays, tabletops, decorative interiors. Blocks reach about 240 × 140 cm. Indicative price: from € 295/m² · polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded.
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About Breccia Pernice
Breccia Pernice is a striking Italian breccia quarried in the historic marble districts of Carrara. Its dominant pink and rose hues are created by angular fragments of feldspar, quartz and mica set in a subtle, lighter matrix, giving the stone a lively, speckled appearance. The material is well suited for both polished and honed finishes, making it ideal for flooring, wall cladding, countertops and decorative elements in residential and commercial projects. Marmi di Carrara supplies Breccia Pernice in robust blocks and slabs of 2‑3 cm thickness, offering cut‑to‑size options and real‑time photographs of each slab before purchase.
Typically a breccia composed of pink and rose fragments cemented by a fine matrix.
Dominant tones measured on our photo
Where to use Breccia Pernice
| 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 breccia family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Breccia Pernice 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 Breccia Pernice
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.
Care and maintenance
- Clean with water and a neutral detergent made for natural stone; rinse and dry.
- Avoid acids and descalers (vinegar, lemon, anti-limescale sprays): they etch calcite and dull a polished surface.
- Seal with an impregnating protector after laying and repeat when water no longer beads, typically every 1–3 years on tops.
- Wipe wine, coffee, oil and citrus juice straight away, especially on kitchen and vanity tops.
- A dulled or scratched surface can be re-honed or re-polished on site: the stone is the same through its whole thickness.
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.
Breccia Pernice photo gallery
Every photo has its own page with tones, details and technical sheet.
Similar stones
Other breccia materials in pink & rose tones to compare.
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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 Breccia Pernice come from?
Breccia Pernice comes from Italy.
How much does a slab of Breccia Pernice weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 54 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 81 kg.
Is Breccia Pernice suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of breccia are feature walls, flooring inlays, tabletops, decorative interiors. 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 Breccia Pernice?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are polished, honed. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Breccia Pernice be used outdoors?
For the breccia family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: with care; for frost exposure: with care. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Breccia Pernice?
Use water and a neutral stone detergent, avoid acids and descalers, and seal the surface with an impregnating protector.
Is Breccia Pernice known by other names?
Yes: Oniciata Pernice.
How big are the blocks of Breccia Pernice?
Blocks reach about 240 × 140 cm; slab sizes depend on the block actually quarried.
Do slabs of Breccia Pernice 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 Breccia Pernice cost per m²?
Indicative price from € 295/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.