Petrographic description
Verde Acceglio is a Marble quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITMA00689. Its dominant tone is green.
Like every marble, 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, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered (exterior). Typical applications: interior floors and walls, bathrooms, vanity tops, stairs, fireplaces, furniture and sculpture.
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.
Verde Acceglio: the complete guide
Overview
Verde Acceglio is a green marble from Piedmont with a dark background crossed by light veins. It is chosen to create intense, refined surfaces with a typically Alpine character.
History and origin
It takes its name from Acceglio, a municipality in the upper Val Maira in the province of Cuneo, an Alpine area where green rocks of ophiolitic origin outcrop. The green marbles of the western Alps have been used for decoration, altars, floors and cladding, especially in Piedmont. Today Verde Acceglio is a niche material, with limited and variable availability. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is dark green, at times almost black, run through with light veins and networks, white or pale green. The pattern varies greatly from slab to slab, with more brecciated areas and more uniform ones. Polishing gives depth to the green and brilliance to the veins, while honing makes it more matt and soft.
Uses
It is suitable for indoor floors, cladding, stairs, bathrooms, tables and decorative inserts. It is not recommended for exteriors or for kitchen worktops highly exposed to acids and stains.
Care and maintenance
Clean with neutral detergents, avoiding limescale removers and acidic products that dull the calcitic veins. Some green marbles are sensitive to moisture during installation: it is advisable to use suitable adhesives, following the installer's instructions.
- Classification
- serpentine-type green marble (commercial marble)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3-4
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors
- Acid resistance
- low: the calcitic parts are sensitive to acids
FAQ
Is Verde Acceglio suitable for outdoor use?
Marble: suitable for façades and shaded areas with a honed or bush-hammered finish; polished surfaces lose their gloss outdoors. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Verde Acceglio per m²?
Indicative price from €285/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 Verde Acceglio 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.
