Rosso Biritiba Granite: complete guide

History and origin

The name refers to the Biritiba Mirim area in the state of São Paulo, where red granites are quarried. Brazilian red granites have been widely used for façades, urban paving, monuments and tops. Rosso Biritiba is appreciated for its warm shade and good resistance. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.

Look and veining

The background is red, due to the large feldspar crystals, with greyish quartz and black minerals distributed between the grains. The grain is medium-coarse and the pattern fairly uniform, with variations in the intensity of the red between blocks. Polished, the colour becomes more saturated; flamed, it lightens towards pink-orange.

Technical properties (indicative)

Recommended uses

It is suitable for ventilated façades, outdoor paving, stairs, street furniture, headstones and kitchen worktops. Indoors it works well on limited areas or in contrast with neutral materials. In small, very light rooms it can be dominant over large surfaces.

Care and maintenance

Outdoors, periodic washing with water and a neutral detergent is sufficient. On polished interior finishes use non-abrasive products. A water repellent limits the absorption of smog and dirt on flamed surfaces.

Pairings

• Nero Assoluto granite for borders and decorative bands
• Corten steel and black-painted iron
• white and sand-coloured plaster

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