Petrographic description
Maaninka Pink is a Granite quarried in Finland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICFIGR00163. Its dominant tone is pink & rose.
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.
Maaninka Pink Granite: complete guide
Overview
Maaninka Pink is a Finnish pink granite. It brings a warm, luminous tone to any setting while keeping the robustness typical of Nordic granites.
History and origin
Maaninka is in Northern Savonia, Finland. Finnish pink and red granites are known in Europe and used for building, street furniture and monuments. The pinkish varieties offer a warm alternative to the more common greys. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The pinkish background is dominated by feldspars, with grey quartz and small dark minerals. The grain can be medium or coarse and the intensity of the pink varies between blocks. Polishing enhances the colour; rough finishes make it softer and more powdery.
Uses
Suitable for floors, stairs, cladding, street furniture, monuments and kitchen worktops. Outdoors it adds warmth to squares and entrances. For minimalist interiors it is best assessed on a sample, because pink is a defining colour.
Care and maintenance
Clean with a neutral detergent; on kitchen worktops, a periodic stain-proofing protector. Outdoors, regular washing prevents dark deposits in areas less exposed to rain.
- Classification
- granite (intrusive igneous rock)
- Density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors and exteriors
- Acid resistance
- good
FAQ
Is Maaninka Pink 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 Maaninka Pink per m²?
Indicative price from €90/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 Maaninka Pink 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.
