Palissandro Classico marble: complete guide

History and origin

It is quarried at Crevoladossola, in the Val d'Ossola (Verbano-Cusio-Ossola), an area with a great tradition in ornamental stones. The name recalls rosewood ("palissandro") because of the striped effect. Variants include Bluette and Nuvolato. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.

Look and veining

A light background with parallel beige, hazel and grey bands, more or less dense, sometimes with blue reflections. Cross-cut it gives a cloudy pattern.

Technical properties (indicative)

Recommended uses

Floors, bathroom cladding, tops, stairs and façades. Thanks to its compact dolomitic structure it is also used outdoors with suitable finishes.

Care and maintenance

Neutral detergents and water for routine cleaning; no acids or aggressive de-icing salts. Outdoors a water-repellent limits dirt, moss and absorption; indoors a stain-proof sealer protects tops and floors. The surface can be re-honed over time.

Pairings

• With warm woods to echo the grain effect.
• With steel and glass in modern interiors.
• With white marbles in borders.

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