Barents Blue is a striking blue granite quarried in Norway, prized for its deep, uniform hue and fine to medium grain. The stone displays a subtle speckling of lighter minerals that adds depth without overwhelming the dominant colour, and it lacks pronounced veining, making it ideal for sleek, contemporary designs. Barents Blue works well in both polished and honed finishes, suitable for flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and exterior applications where durability and a bold aesthetic are required. Marmi di Carrara supplies Barents Blue in 2‑3 cm thick blocks and slabs, offering cut‑to‑size service and providing photographs of actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a blue granite composed of quartz, feldspar and biotite.
Barents Blue is a Granite quarried in Norway, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICNOGR00266. Its dominant tone is blue.
Like every granite, 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, flamed, bush-hammered, leathered. Typical applications: kitchen worktops, exterior cladding and paving, stairs, monuments, high-traffic floors.
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.
Barents Blue Granite: the complete guide
Overview
Barents Blue is a granite in blue-grey tones, with a cool, refined character. It is chosen for durable surfaces with a shade that is unusual compared with traditional greys.
History and origin
The name recalls the Barents Sea and the regions of Northern Europe, but it is a trade name. It is an imported material available in limited quantities on the international market. Stones with bluish highlights are appreciated in architecture for their distinctive effect. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is grey with bluish shadings, with a more or less visible crystalline grain. The intensity of the blue varies with the light and from batch to batch. Polishing enhances the cool highlights, while matt finishes accentuate the grey.
Uses
It is suitable for kitchen worktops, bathroom vanity tops, cladding and floors. It also performs well outdoors for thresholds, steps and façades. It is a good alternative to grey granites when a more distinctive tone is wanted.
Care and maintenance
Clean with a neutral detergent and dry. A stain-proofing protector is recommended on worktops. Avoid waxes that can alter the shine of the polished finish.
- Classification
- commercial granite (silicate rock)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,650-2,800 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- good
FAQ
Is Barents Blue suitable for outdoor use?
Granite: excellent for façades, paving and stairs in any climate. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Barents Blue per m²?
Indicative price from €80/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 Barents Blue 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.
