San Fedelino Granite: complete guide

History and origin

It comes from the province of Sondrio, in the area between Valchiavenna and the upper part of Lake Como, a district with a long tradition of stoneworking. San Fedelino has been used for buildings, stairs, paving and street furniture, especially in Northern Italy. It is considered one of the most typical light Italian granites. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.

Look and veining

The background is white-grey, with quartz, light feldspar and dense, well-distributed black mica. The appearance is homogeneous, with slight variations in tone between blocks. Polished, it looks clean and brilliant; bush-hammered or flamed, it takes on a matt white-grey with a rustic character.

Technical properties (indicative)

Recommended uses

Suitable for stairs, thresholds, window sills, outdoor paving, façades and interior floors. It can also be used for kitchen and bathroom worktops. It is particularly suitable for renovations in Alpine and lakeside settings where consistency with local tradition is wanted.

Care and maintenance

Clean with water and a neutral detergent. Outdoors, periodically remove moss and deposits. A water repellent reduces absorption on rough finishes.

Pairings

• larch wood
• iron and burnished steel
• white plaster and split-face stone

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