Petrographic description
Verde Gressoney is a Marble quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITMA00601. 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 Gressoney: complete guide
Overview
Verde Gressoney is a dark green stone from the Aosta Valley, crossed by light veins and sold among the green marbles. It is chosen for the intensity of its colour and its elegant, deep appearance.
History and origin
It comes from the Gressoney valley area in the Aosta Valley Alps, where serpentinite-type green rocks outcrop. Like other Alpine greens it is called marble in the trade, although its composition differs from that of calcitic marbles. It is used for floors, cladding, furnishings and decorative elements. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The dark green background, almost black in places, is crossed by irregular light veins, white or pale green. The colour and density of the veins vary considerably between slabs. Polished, it takes on a deep, glossy appearance; honed, it looks softer and matt.
Uses
Recommended for floors, stairs, cladding, bathroom tops, fireplaces and furnishings. For exteriors and kitchen worktops it should be assessed case by case; for laying tiles and thin slabs, rapid-setting or reactive adhesives are recommended, because some green stones can warp with slow-curing adhesives.
Care and maintenance
Clean with neutral detergents and dry. A protective treatment enlivens the colour and limits stains; avoid acidic products, which can etch the carbonate veins.
- Classification
- serpentinite rock (commercially green marble)
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- approx. 3-4, variable
- Water absorption
- low
- Main use
- interiors: floors, cladding, furnishings
- Acid resistance
- medium: better than a calcitic marble, but the light veins may dull
FAQ
Is Verde Gressoney 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 Gressoney per m²?
Indicative price from €485/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 Gressoney 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.
