Petrographic description
Breccia Aurora is a Breccia quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITBR00174. Its dominant tone is pink & rose.
Like every breccia, 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. Typical applications: feature walls, floors, bathrooms, furniture tops, bookmatched panels.
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.
Breccia Aurora marble: the complete guide
Overview
Breccia Aurora is an Italian brecciated marble in beige, pink and ochre tones. Warm and decorative, it has always starred in classical architecture and is now returning in contemporary projects.
History and origin
It is quarried in the province of Brescia, an area with a great stone tradition alongside nearby Botticino. Breccias are rocks formed by fragments cemented together, which create the characteristic clast pattern. Breccia Aurora has been widely used in floors, columns and cladding of historic buildings. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
Fragments of various sizes in beige, antique pink and ochre, enclosed by a darker reddish or hazel matrix. The pattern is lively and irregular, varying from slab to slab. Polished, the colours warm up; honed, it has a softer, more rustic look.
Uses
Perfect for floors of entrances and living rooms, bathroom cladding, fireplaces, tables, columns, thresholds and restoration of historic buildings. In contemporary projects it is used for feature walls and furniture, where its warmth balances colder materials.
Care and maintenance
Neutral detergents and a soft cloth; avoid acids and abrasives. A stain-proof treatment protects the most used surfaces. As with all breccias, any small natural cavities are filled during processing: avoid aggressive products that could affect them.
- Classification
- Limestone breccia (commercial marble)
- Density
- about 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- about 3
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors
- Acid resistance
- low
FAQ
Is Breccia Aurora suitable for outdoor use?
Breccia: mainly an interior stone; outdoor use only in protected areas. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Breccia Aurora per m²?
Indicative price from €290/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 Breccia Aurora 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.
