Azul Cielo is a striking blue marble quarried in Argentina, prized for its deep, uniform hue and subtle, soft veining that adds depth without overwhelming the surface. The stone exhibits a fine to medium grain, giving it a smooth, elegant appearance suitable for both polished and honed finishes. Architects and designers favor Azul Cielo for high‑impact applications such as wall cladding, flooring, countertops, and decorative elements in residential and commercial projects. Marmi di Carrara supplies Azul Cielo in robust blocks and ready‑to‑install slabs of 2‑3 cm thickness, offering cut‑to‑size service and real‑photo previews before purchase, ensuring confidence in every specification.
Petrographic description
Typically a blue marble with a fine to medium grain.
Azul Cielo is a Marble quarried in Argentina, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICARMA00018. Its dominant tone is blue.
Like every marble, 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: polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered (exterior). Typical applications: interior floors and walls, bathrooms, vanity tops, stairs, fireplaces, furniture and sculpture.
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.
Azul Cielo: complete guide
Overview
Azul Cielo is an Argentinian marble with a light blue background and white veins. It is chosen for its rare colour, which can give a room a fresh, original tone.
History and origin
It comes from Argentina and is one of the few blue marbles available on the market. The quantities quarried are small and good-quality slabs are sought after. For this reason it is used mainly in high-end residential and furnishing projects. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background ranges from sky blue to greyish light blue, with white veins and clouding. The intensity of the colour and the amount of veining vary considerably between slabs. Polishing brightens the blue; matt finishes tend to lighten it.
Uses
Recommended for bathrooms, accent walls, vanity tops, furniture tops and prestigious low-traffic floors. Not well suited to kitchen worktops or high-traffic areas. Avoid it outdoors.
Care and maintenance
Clean with pH-neutral products and water. Apply a stain-repellent protector and renew it regularly. Avoid abrasive products, which dull the polish and deaden the colour.
- Classification
- calcitic marble (metamorphic rock)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors
- Acid resistance
- low: avoid citrus, vinegar and acidic detergents
FAQ
Is Azul Cielo suitable for outdoor use?
Marble: suitable for façades and shaded areas with a honed or bush-hammered finish; polished surfaces lose their gloss outdoors. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Azul Cielo per m²?
Indicative price from €425/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 Cielo 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.
