History and origin
Spain is one of Europe's leading granite producers, and Azul Aran belongs to the range of Spanish blue-greys widely used in construction. Thanks to its uniformity, it has long been used for paving, cladding and street furniture. It is sold as slabs, tiles and blocks. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Look and veining
The background is light to medium grey with a bluish tinge, speckled with evenly distributed black mica crystals. Slabs are generally fairly uniform, with slight differences in tone between batches. Polishing accentuates the bluish sheen, while flaming shifts it towards a more neutral light grey.
Technical properties (indicative)
| Classification | intrusive igneous rock (granite) |
|---|---|
| Density | approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative) |
| Mohs hardness | approx. 6-7 |
| Water absorption | low |
| Main use | indoor and outdoor |
| Acid resistance | good |
Recommended uses
It is suitable for residential and commercial floors, kitchen worktops, bathroom vanity tops, stairs and outdoor paving. Its uniform appearance makes it practical for large areas where visual continuity is wanted. Anyone looking for a strongly veined effect should consider other materials.
Care and maintenance
Cleaning with a neutral detergent is sufficient. Rough finishes outdoors can hold dirt: periodic low-pressure washing keeps them in good order. A water repellent limits the absorption of oil and wine on worktops.
Pairings
- pure white and high-gloss lacquers
- chrome-plated steel
- bleached wood or light ash
FAQ
Is Azul Aran really blue?
No, it is a grey with bluish highlights, more evident on polished surfaces and in natural light. We recommend seeing a sample.
Is it suitable for a bathroom?
Yes, for vanity tops, floors and shower cladding: it has low absorption and is unaffected by bathroom products.
Can I use it for a pavement or a square?
Yes, with a flamed or bush-hammered finish and thicknesses suited to the expected load.
How do I order it?
Write to us with the dimensions, thickness and finish you require: we will prepare a quotation and send you photos of the available slabs.
Granito Azul Aran: available on request
We supply this stone as blocks, slabs, tiles and custom-made pieces. Tell us size, thickness and quantity: we will send photos of the available slabs and a quote within 24 hours.
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