Petrographic description
Lanhelin is a Granite quarried in France, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFRGR00961. Its dominant tone is grey.
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.
Lanhélin Granite: complete guide
Overview
Lanhélin is a blue-grey granite from Brittany with a medium, even grain. It is a traditional French stone, valued for its understated appearance and great durability.
History and origin
It takes its name from the commune of Lanhélin, in Brittany, a French region with a long history of granite quarrying and working. It is used in France for construction, urban paving, kerbs and memorial work. Its cool tone suits both historic and contemporary settings. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is grey with bluish highlights, speckled with black mica and light feldspar crystals. The grain is even and the appearance homogeneous, with slight differences between batches. Polished, it looks darker and bluer; flamed or bush-hammered, light grey.
Uses
Suitable for public paving, steps, kerbs, façades, interior floors and kitchen worktops. It withstands salt spray and frost well, so it is also suitable for coastal areas. For those looking for a warm colour, pink or beige granites are more suitable.
Care and maintenance
Clean with water and a neutral detergent. Outdoors, wash periodically and remove lichens in damp areas. A water- and oil-repellent is useful on kitchen worktops.
- Classification
- intrusive igneous rock (granite)
- Density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- outdoor and indoor
- Acid resistance
- good
FAQ
Is Lanhelin 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 Lanhelin per m²?
Indicative price from €70/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 Lanhelin 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.
