Najran Red Granite: complete guide

History and origin

It takes its name from the Najran region, in south-western Saudi Arabia, where red and pink granites outcrop. In recent decades Saudi granites have spread across the Middle Eastern and international markets for building, street furniture and large projects. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.

Look and veining

Brick-red background with a medium, regular grain, reddish feldspars and dark crystals of mica and amphibole evenly distributed. The slabs are fairly consistent with one another. Polished, the red comes alive and becomes deeper; flamed or bush-hammered, it takes on a lighter, pinkish tone with a rough, slip-resistant surface.

Technical properties (indicative)

Recommended uses

Outdoor paving, squares, stairs, thresholds and window sills, façades and cladding, kitchen worktops and bar tops, street furniture. It withstands frost, heavy foot traffic and temperature swings well; in bathrooms and kitchens it works well in a polished or honed finish.

Care and maintenance

Routine cleaning with water and a neutral detergent. Granite has low porosity and resists household acids; on kitchen worktops a stain-proofing treatment prevents oil marks. Outdoors, periodic washing is enough, if necessary with a low-pressure washer.

Pairings

• With grey or black stones (Nero Assoluto, Serizzo) in patterned paving.
• With dark wood and Corten steel for contemporary exteriors.
• With sand-coloured plaster and Mediterranean greenery in gardens and courtyards.

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