Estremoz
White · cream · rose · gray veins. A historic Alentejo marble district with unusually varied color families.
Best for: Floors, walls, baths and carved architecture.
Watch for: All calcitic marbles remain acid sensitive.
PortugalAlentejo · Estremoz / Borba38.84°N 7.59°W
- Rock
- marble
- How it formed
- Paleozoic marble with pinkish bands.
- Minerals
- calcite, hematite (pink)
- Colours
- white, pink, cream
- Veining
- gray, pink
- Well-known stones
- Estremoz · Rosa Portogallo · Branco Estremoz
Trade names are matched by rock family. The exact origin of a slab comes with its lot documents.
Stones from here
What comes out of Estremoz.
Rosa Português
Blush · salmon · white veins. Warm Portuguese marble with a recognizable historic architectural identity.
Best for: Bathrooms, floors and decorative furniture.
Watch for: Use pH-neutral maintenance products.
Rosa Aurora
Pale rose · ivory · translucent white. Very high calcite content and low absorption give the Alentejo selection a luminous, delicate pink identity.
Best for: Baths, walls, furniture, fireplaces and kitchens where carbonate patina is accepted..
Watch for: Calcitic and dolomitic stones can etch; sealing does not prevent acid reaction.
A stone from Portugal?
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