LAVANTO RED(ITALIAN MARBLE)

About LAVANTO RED(ITALIAN MARBLE)

Based on the image you uploaded, this is almost certainly Rosso Lavanto Marble .

The key identifier in your photo is the combination of a reddish-pink background with distinct green and white veins. Most red marbles (like Rosso Alicante or Verona) only have white veins, but Rosso Levanto is famous for having "serpentine" green veins mixed in.

Here is the professional specification for your business portfolio.

1. Material Identification

• Trade Name: Rosso Levanto (Italian) or Rosso Lepanto (Turkish variety often sold under the same name).

• Translation: "Rosso" means Red in Italian; "Levanto" is the region in Italy (Liguria) where it was historically quarried.

• Origin:

  • Classic Origin: Italy (La Spezia/Levanto region).

  • Modern Stock: Most commercial stock in India today comes from Turkey (Elazig region), where it is also called Elazig Visne or Turkish Levanto.

2. Visual Specifications

• Base Color: Deep Cherry Red, Burgundy, or Wine Red.

  • Note on your photo: The slab in your image appears lighter/pinkish because it is unpolished (raw). Once polished, the background will turn a dark, rich blood-red.

• Veining (The "Signature" Look):

  • White Veins: Bold, lightning-like white calcite streaks.

  • Green Patches: This is the unique feature. It contains Serpentine minerals, which creates distinct dark green or olive-green spots and veins amidst the red.

• Pattern: Brecciated. It looks like broken stones fused together, creating a chaotic, dramatic "spider web" effect.

3. Technical Specifications