Verde Bitterfontein Granite: complete guide
Verde Bitterfontein is a South African green granite, with a dark background and light glints. It is chosen to add a natural, deep green note to hard-wearing worktops, floors and cladding.
History and origin
South Africa is a major producer of stones commercially classed as granites, both black and coloured. Verde Bitterfontein takes its name from the Bitterfontein area and is offered on the international market for construction and furnishings. Green granites are less common than greys and pinks, and are therefore valued in distinctive projects. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Look and veining
The background is dark green with light and dark crystals that create a mottled effect. Slabs may vary in tone towards olive green or grey-green. Polishing makes the green deeper and more brilliant, while matt finishes shift it towards a grey-green.
Technical properties (indicative)
| Classification | granite (igneous rock, commercial classification) |
|---|---|
| Density | approx. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative) |
| Mohs hardness | approx. 6-7 |
| Water absorption | low |
| Main use | indoor and outdoor |
| Acid resistance | high |
Recommended uses
Suitable for kitchen worktops, bathroom vanity tops, floors, stairs and cladding. Outdoors it works for façades and paving with a non-slip finish. Its unusual colour is suited to accents or to classic, natural-style interiors.
Care and maintenance
Clean with water and a neutral detergent; granite products revive the polish over time. A stain-proofing impregnator helps on kitchen worktops.
Pairings
- walnut or dark oak
- burnished brass and bronze
- cream or light sage-green walls
FAQ
Is the green uniform?
No, it is a natural stone with a mottled pattern and variations in tone; it is advisable to view the slabs before ordering.
Is it suitable for a classic kitchen?
Yes, polished dark green goes very well with warm woods and brass handles, with all the practical advantages of granite.
Can it be used outdoors?
Yes, it is resistant to frost and the weather; for paving choose flamed or brushed finishes.
How do I order it?
Verde Bitterfontein is available on request: send us the dimensions and you will receive a quotation with photos of the slabs.
Granito Verde Bitterfontein: 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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