Azul Amendoado is a striking blue limestone quarried in Portugal, renowned for its uniform hue and subtle, fine grain that gives a smooth, contemporary appearance. The stone displays a consistent colour with occasional delicate veining, making it ideal for both interior and exterior applications such as wall cladding, flooring, countertops, and decorative panels. Recommended finishes include honed for a soft matte look or polished to enhance its natural sheen. Marmi di Carrara supplies Azul Amendoado in robust blocks and ready‑to‑install slabs of 2–3 cm thickness, offering cut‑to‑size services and high‑resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a blue limestone composed of fine‑grained calcite.
Azul Amendoado is a Limestone quarried in Portugal, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICPTLS00214. Its dominant tone is blue.
Like every limestone, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Azul Amendoado suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Azul Amendoado per m²?
Indicative price from €85/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Azul Amendoado shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
