Petrographic description
Serizzo Ghiandone is a Granite quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITGR00382. 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.
Serizzo Ghiandone: complete guide
Overview
Serizzo Ghiandone is a grey Alpine stone characterised by large light crystals known as "ghiande" (acorns) or eyes. It is chosen for its robustness and for a traditional look closely linked to the architecture of northern Italy.
History and origin
It comes from the Alpine valleys of the province of Sondrio, in Lombardy, where these granitoid and gneissic rocks have long been quarried and worked. The name Ghiandone derives precisely from its large acorn-shaped feldspar crystals. It has been widely used for paving, thresholds, stairs, kerbs and cladding, especially in Lombardy. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The grey background is studded with large white feldspar crystals, often elongated and oriented, set in a finer matrix with dark mica. The pattern can be more or less oriented depending on the cut and varies between slabs. Flaming enhances its rustic character, while honing and polishing make the light eyes more visible.
Uses
It is highly suitable for outdoor paving, stairs, thresholds, window sills, kerbs and cladding. Indoors it is used for floors, stairs and worktops with a rustic look. Its large-crystal pattern makes it less suitable where a uniform, minimal effect is sought.
Care and maintenance
Clean with water and a neutral detergent; outdoors, periodic washing is sufficient. A water repellent limits the formation of stains and moss in shaded areas. Avoid strong acids for descaling.
- Classification
- Alpine granitoid/gneissic rock (commercial granite)
- Density
- approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 6-7
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- exteriors and interiors
- Acid resistance
- high
FAQ
Is Serizzo Ghiandone 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 Serizzo Ghiandone 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 Serizzo Ghiandone 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.
