Gris Perla is a grey granite quarried in Spain, widely appreciated for its uniform, sober appearance. The stone shows a compact leucocratic structure with a medium, hypidiomorphic granular grain, giving surfaces a fine speckled pattern in soft pearl-grey tones with light mineral variations and no pronounced veining. Its regular colouring and technical solidity make Gris Perla suitable for flooring, wall cladding, kitchen worktops, staircases and outdoor paving. Polished, honed, flamed or brushed finishes all enhance its character, depending on the project. Marmi di Carrara supplies Gris Perla granite as blocks and slabs in 2 and 3 cm thicknesses, cut-to-size pieces, with photos of the actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Compact leucocratic rock with irregular fracture; a granite with hypidiomorphic granular texture and medium grain size.
Gris Perla is a Granite quarried in Spain, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICESGR01054. Its dominant tone is grey, with medium grain and a granular / compact / massive texture.
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.
Gris Perla Granite: complete guide
Overview
Gris Perla is a light grey Spanish granite with a fine, even grain. It is an understated material, chosen when a neutral and very hard-wearing surface is wanted.
History and origin
It is part of the wide range of grey granites produced in Spain and has been on the international market for many years. Its neutral tone has made it common in paving, cladding and kitchens. It is supplied as slabs, tiles and finished pieces. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is pearl grey, with very dense white, grey and black crystals that give an almost uniform effect from a distance. Variations between slabs are generally limited. Polishing gives a brilliant, slightly darker surface; honed or brushed, it looks soft and matt.
Uses
Suitable for high-traffic floors, offices, shops, kitchen worktops, bathrooms and stairs. Outdoors it is used for paving and cladding with rough finishes. Its fine grain also makes it ideal for precision pieces such as thresholds and window sills.
Care and maintenance
Water with a neutral detergent is all that is needed. A stain-proofing protector makes maintenance of kitchen worktops easier. Avoid steel wool, which could leave rust residues.
- Classification
- intrusive igneous rock (granite)
- Density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- indoor and outdoor
- Acid resistance
- good
FAQ
Is Gris Perla 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 Gris Perla 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 Gris Perla 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.
