Palissandro Classico

Über Palissandro Classico

Palissandro Classico is a fine-grained banded marble quarried in the Ossola Valley near Crevoladossola and Domodossola in Piedmont, Italy. The name 'Palissandro' (Italian for palisander/rosewood) refers to the stone's characteristic wood-grain-like banding. It is a Paleozoic metamorphic marble. The 'Classico' designation identifies the standard grey-dominated variety within the broader Palissandro family (which also includes Brown, White, and Bluette variants). DNSA #6493 confirms the identity and origin. SC technical data (from Palissandro Marble/Classico detail pages): density 2810 kg/m³, compressive strength 165–167 MPa, flexural strength 18–30 MPa, water absorption 0.15%. As a carbonate marble, Palissandro Classico is acid-sensitive. Used widely for countertops, wall cladding, stairs, and architectural details.