Himalayan Blue
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In brief. Himalayan Blue is a grey granite from India. Petrographically it is classified as migmatite. Texture: veined. 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 280 × 150 cm. Indicative price: from € 75/m² · polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded.
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About Himalayan Blue
Himalayan Blue is a striking natural granite sourced from the quarries of India, renowned for its deep blue hues ranging from slate to steel grey. This durable igneous stone features a homogeneous granular structure, often without visible veining, making it an ideal choice for contemporary architectural projects. Its robust nature ensures longevity in both interior and exterior applications, including flooring, cladding, kitchen countertops, and bathroom vanities. We recommend honed, polished, or brushed finishes to enhance its natural texture and color depth. As a leading supplier with decades of experience, Marmi di Carrara provides Himalayan Blue in raw blocks and precise slabs of 2 cm or 3 cm thickness, offering cut-to-size solutions. We prioritize transparency by sending high-resolution photos of the actual slabs before purchase, ensuring the chosen Himalaya Blue matches your design vision exactly.
Typically a medium to coarse-grained granite characterized by a dominant blue to grey-blue matrix. The composition generally includes plagioclase feldspar, quartz, and mafic minerals such as biotite or hornblende, which contribute to its distinctive cool-toned appearance.
Dominant tones measured on our photo
Where to use Himalayan Blue
| 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 Himalayan Blue 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 Himalayan Blue
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.
Himalayan Blue photo gallery
Every photo has its own page with tones, details and technical sheet.
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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 Himalayan Blue come from?
Himalayan Blue comes from India.
How much does a slab of Himalayan Blue weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 54 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 81 kg.
Is Himalayan Blue 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 Himalayan Blue?
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 Himalayan Blue 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 Himalayan Blue?
Use water and a neutral detergent; sealing is quick and recommended on light colours and textured finishes.
How big are the blocks of Himalayan Blue?
Blocks reach about 280 × 150 cm; slab sizes depend on the block actually quarried.
Do slabs of Himalayan Blue 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 Himalayan Blue cost per m²?
Indicative price from € 75/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.