Cantera Naranja
Natural stone · Mexico · photos on request
In brief. Cantera Naranja is a grey natural stone from Mexico. 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, brushed. Typical uses: flooring, cladding, tops and custom works.
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About Cantera Naranja
Cantera Naranja is a distinctive sedimentary stone originating from Mexico. Despite its name, this variety often presents a complex palette where grey tones intermingle with warm orange and beige shades, creating a rustic, earthy aesthetic. The stone features a fine, consistent grain structure without prominent veining, offering a textured surface that ages gracefully. It is widely used for exterior cladding, paving, and interior feature walls where a natural, organic look is desired. Suitable finishes include honed, brushed, and split face to enhance its tactile qualities. Marmi di Carrara supplies Cantera Naranja in blocks, 2/3 cm slabs, and cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure you select the exact shade and texture required for your project.
Cantera Naranja is typically a sedimentary sandstone characterized by a warm orange hue and a fine, uniform grain.
Where to use Cantera Naranja
| Interior floors | Good |
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| Wall cladding | Good |
| 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 natural stone family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Cantera Naranja are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| Thickness (mm) | about 26 kg/m² |
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| Thickness (mm) | about 52 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 78 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 104 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 130 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 281 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 421 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 520 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 Cantera Naranja
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.
Brushed
Worked with abrasive brushes for a slightly undulating, silky surface that follows the grain of the stone. Warm to the touch and easy to live with.
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.
Photos of Cantera Naranja
Natural stone changes from block to block, so we photograph the lots we have in stock at the moment of your request. Send the form with your sizes and we reply with real photographs of the slabs or blocks available.
Similar stones
Other natural stone materials in grey tones to compare.
More stones from Mexico
Cafe Goleta · Cantera Gris · Cantera Negra · Cantera Rosa · Blanco Acapulco · Verde Caribe · Aguacate · Arena · Beige Aguacate · Blanco Marfil · Dorado Tepexi · Negro Monterrey · Penuela · Rosa Coral (mex.) · Santo Tomás Lila Claro · Santo Tomás Lila Oscuro · Tepeaca Gris · Tepeaca Rose · Uxmal Naranja · Uxmal Rojo · Aurora White · Beige Maya · Blanco Aurora (Mexico) · Blanco Nafin · Blanco Queretaro · Blanco Setenta · Café Penuela · Café Tenayo · Onix Pina · Rosa Aurora (mex.) · Cantera Blanca · Cantera Café · Cantera Crema · Cantera Roja · Cantera Verde · Crema Café · Crema Saltillo · Crema Tepexi · Paredon · Tepexi Fiorito
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 Cantera Naranja come from?
Cantera Naranja comes from Mexico.
How much does a slab of Cantera Naranja weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 52 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 78 kg.
Is Cantera Naranja suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of natural stone are flooring, cladding, tops and custom works. 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 Cantera Naranja?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are polished, honed, brushed. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Cantera Naranja be used outdoors?
For the natural stone 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 Cantera Naranja?
Use water and a neutral stone detergent, avoid acids and descalers, and seal the surface with an impregnating protector.
Do slabs of Cantera Naranja 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 do I get a price for Cantera Naranja?
Prices depend on the selection, thickness, finish and quantity. Send the form with your sizes: we reply with photos of the lots available and a written offer.