Cantera Naranja is a distinctive sedimentary stone originating from Mexico. Despite its name, this variety often presents a complex palette where grey tones intermingle with warm orange and beige shades, creating a rustic, earthy aesthetic. The stone features a fine, consistent grain structure without prominent veining, offering a textured surface that ages gracefully. It is widely used for exterior cladding, paving, and interior feature walls where a natural, organic look is desired. Suitable finishes include honed, brushed, and split face to enhance its tactile qualities. Marmi di Carrara supplies Cantera Naranja in blocks, 2/3 cm slabs, and cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase to ensure you select the exact shade and texture required for your project.
Petrographic description
Cantera Naranja is typically a sedimentary sandstone characterized by a warm orange hue and a fine, uniform grain.
Cantera Naranja is a Other stones quarried in Mexico, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICMXOT00023. Its dominant tone is grey.
Like every other stones, 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, flamed where suitable. Typical applications: floors, cladding, tops and decorative elements according to the stone's properties.
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 Cantera Naranja suitable for outdoor use?
Other stones: to be assessed on the specific stone. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Cantera Naranja per m²?
Indicative price from €115/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 Cantera Naranja 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.
