Juparana Colombo is a natural granite quarried in Sri Lanka, appreciated for its distinctive reddish-purple background crossed by fine black veins. The medium grain and the interplay of mauve, burgundy and dark mineral tones give interiors a warm yet elegant character, which explains its alternative trade name Mauve Juparana. This granite is a popular choice for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, flooring, staircases and wall cladding, in both residential and commercial projects. It takes well to a polished finish, which enhances its depth of colour, while honed or flamed surfaces suit more contemporary settings. Marmi di Carrara supplies Juparana Colombo as blocks, slabs in 2 and 3 cm thickness and cut-to-size pieces, with photos of the actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Reddish-purple colouring characterised by black veins running across the surface.
Juparana Colombo is a Granite quarried in Sri Lanka, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICLKGR00042. Its dominant tone is red, with a veined 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.
Juparana Colombo Granite: complete guide
Overview
Juparana Colombo is an Indian granite with a grey-beige background and darker wavy veins. It offers the lively pattern of the Juparana granites in a more neutral, versatile tone.
History and origin
It is quarried in India, a country that produces numerous veined granites sold under the name Juparana alongside the Brazilian ones. It has long been known on the European market for worktops and floors. The name is commercial and does not refer to a specific place. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The grey-beige background is crossed by dark grey, white and sometimes pinkish waves, with small burgundy garnets. Variability between slabs is medium to high, with lighter and darker areas. Polishing accentuates the contrast of the waves; honing gives a more uniform, contemporary effect.
Uses
It is used for kitchen worktops, bathroom tops, floors and interior and exterior cladding. Its neutral tones also make it suitable for commercial spaces and offices.
Care and maintenance
Clean with neutral detergents and apply stain protection periodically. On polished surfaces avoid metal scouring pads.
- Classification
- commercial granite with veined structure (gneiss/migmatite type)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- high
FAQ
Is Juparana Colombo 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 Juparana Colombo per m²?
Indicative price from €130/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 Juparana Colombo 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.
