Due to its uniform and cloudy pattern, the brown porphyry from Italy is particularly suitable for large-area applications, in- and outdoors. Thanks to its acid resistance, the material is suitable for kitchen countertops and many other applications.
description material type
Porphyry is described as a structure of rocks of magmatic origin, which contains scattered, bigger formed crystals. The main components are feldspar, mica, quartz, pyroxenes and amphiboles. According to the composition of the minerals, the color can be purple or reddish, greyish or brownish, always interspersed with lighter crystals. Porphyry is suitable for outdoor and indoor applications.
technical information*
type of rock Porphyry
origin Italy
color Brown, Red
characteristics Cloudy, Uniform
acid resistance yes
application field interiors and exteriors
frost resistance yes