Petrographic description
Lappia Blue is a Quartzite quarried in Finland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFIQR00039. Its dominant tone is blue.
Like every quartzite, 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, leathered, flamed. Typical applications: kitchen worktops, luxury floors, feature walls, exterior cladding.
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.
Lappia Blue Granite: the complete guide
Overview
Lappia Blue Granite is a Finnish granite in blue-grey tones, understated and uniform. It is chosen when a cool, discreet stone with the technical performance of Nordic granites is needed.
History and origin
The name recalls Lapland (Lappi), the northern region of Finland. The country has a long tradition of quarrying granites for construction and street furniture, thanks to its ancient, compact rocks. Lappia Blue is a less widespread variety than the classic Nordic reds and greys and is offered for projects seeking a cool shade. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is grey with bluish highlights, due to the combination of dark and light minerals in the grain. The pattern is generally homogeneous, with limited variation in tone between slabs from the same block. Polishing enhances the blue component, while flamed and bush-hammered finishes lighten the surface and make it greyer.
Uses
Suitable for floors, stairs, façade cladding and street furniture, including in harsh climates. Indoors it is used for kitchen worktops and bathroom vanity tops with clean lines.
Care and maintenance
A neutral detergent is enough; avoid harsh abrasive products on polished surfaces. Outdoors, textured finishes can also be cleaned with a pressure washer at moderate pressure.
- Classification
- granite (intrusive igneous rock)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- good: resists common acids and frost
FAQ
Is Lappia Blue suitable for outdoor use?
Quartzite: excellent outdoors thanks to its hardness and low absorption. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Lappia Blue per m²?
Indicative price from €120/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 Lappia Blue 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.
