Cinzento DE Arronches
Granite · Portugal · photos on request
In brief. Cinzento DE Arronches is a blue granite from Portugal. 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. Typical uses: kitchen worktops, exterior paving and cladding, stairs, high-traffic floors.
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About Cinzento DE Arronches
Cinzento DE Arronches is a distinctive blueish-grey granite originating from Portugal. This medium-grained stone features a subtle porphyroidal structure and intense perthitization in its microcline, creating a unique visual texture. Its cool, blue-grey tones make it ideal for modern architectural applications, including flooring, cladding, and countertops. The stone accepts various finishes, from polished to honed, allowing designers to control the level of sheen and texture. Marmi di Carrara supplies Cinzento DE Arronches 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 variation of this Portuguese granite that fits your project requirements.
Blueish-grey medium-grained granite, essentially biotitic, with a slight porphyroidal tendency. The rock exhibits a granular hypidiomorphic texture, with microcline showing intense perthitization.
Where to use Cinzento DE Arronches
| 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 Cinzento DE Arronches 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 Cinzento DE Arronches
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.
Photos of Cinzento DE Arronches
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 granite materials in blue tones to compare.
More stones from Portugal
Brecha Acinzentada · Brecha DA Arrabida · Brecha Portuguesa · Brecha Tavira Amarela · Amarelo Claro · Amarelo Cristal Transmontano · Amarelo DE Felgueiras · Amarelo DE Fonte DE Arcada · Amarelo DO Vimieiro · Amarelo Escuro · Amarelo Esposende · Amarelo Fino · Amarelo Frades · Amarelo Ouro · Amarelo Pardo · Amarelo de Figueira · Amarelo de S. Martinho · Anta · Azul Atlantis · Azul Fino · Azul Transmontano · Azul de Apalhao · Azulalia · Branco Acinzentado DO Douro · Branco Almeida · Branco Ariz · Branco Caravela · Branco Coral · Branco DA Neve · Branco DE Candoso · Branco DO Vimieiro · Branco Pérola · Branco Vimieiro · Branco de Alcains · Branco de Cardoso · Branco do Porto · Cinza Escuro · Cinza Rodrigo · Cinza Telões · Cinzento Alpendurada
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 Cinzento DE Arronches come from?
Cinzento DE Arronches comes from Portugal.
How much does a slab of Cinzento DE Arronches weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 54 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 81 kg.
Is Cinzento DE Arronches 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 Cinzento DE Arronches?
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 Cinzento DE Arronches 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 Cinzento DE Arronches?
Use water and a neutral detergent; sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and textured finishes.
Do slabs of Cinzento DE Arronches 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 Cinzento DE Arronches?
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.