Blanco Alba is a white-grey Spanish granite with a fine-grained, calm structure and a very even effect. At ROSSITTIS it is used for facades, worktops, stairs and pale internal and external surfaces.
Granite
Spain
2.640 kg/m³
Available as: Slabs, Skirting, Tiles and flooring slabs
Other trade names: Alba Gris, Bianco Alba, Bianco Alba Granite, Blanco Alba Granite, Blanco Galicia, Blanco Galicia Granite, Granito Alba Gris, Granito Blanco Alba, Granito Gris Alba, Granito Gris Galicia, Grey Alba Granite, Gris Alba, Gris Alba Granite, Moreno Alba Granite, Ourense White Granite
About Blanco Alba
Blanco Alba is one of those Spanish white granites that work not through volume but through calm. The ground colour is pale grey to white-grey, complemented by small grey mineral inclusions and a fine, largely even grain. The result is a surface that reads as clean, bright and easy to plan with. In modern architecture, in facades, window sills, stairs and understated kitchens in particular, this is a clear advantage.
The stone comes from Galicia, from the province of Ourense in north-west Spain. Within the Alba family, Blanco Alba is the lightest expression; darker relatives such as Gris Alba or Moreno Alba show more grey and more visual movement. Blanco Alba therefore positions itself very deliberately as a pale, restrained granite. Compared with Bianco Sardo it is usually finer and calmer; against Carrara marble it is markedly more robust and more capable outdoors. Anyone seeking a pale natural stone with a matter-of-fact granite effect gets a very dependable material image here.
Technically, Blanco Alba is strongly positioned: around 2,640 kg/m³ bulk density, only around 0.14 % water absorption, around 124.7 to 138.7 MPa compressive strength and around 13.9 to 16.1 MPa flexural strength. That is a good profile for internal and external architecture. The stone is therefore suitable not only for worktops but also for facades, stairs and more heavily used horizontal surfaces. Its low water absorption in particular makes it interesting for Central European weather.
The finishes currently available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down this page. At ROSSITTIS, Blanco Alba is available as a raw slab, in tiles, as treads and risers, window sills, skirtings, kitchen worktops and for facade and external components.
The frank assessment: Blanco Alba is not an expressive white stone and not a dramatic designer slab. Its strength lies in brightness, calm and technical reliability. That is precisely why it is often more valuable in the commercial sector than more spectacular alternatives.
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Technical data
Guide values for the stone type, taken from manufacturer and test reports. Natural stone is a natural product — individual batches and slabs can differ. For critical applications, request slab-specific test data.
Blanco Alba is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.
Poliert
Politur ist die klassischste Veredelung im Hartgesteinsegment — eine spiegelglatte, hochglänzende Oberfläche mit höchstmöglicher Farbintensität und maximaler Tiefenwirkung der Mineralstruktur. Als säurebeständiges Silikatgestein ist polierter Granit pflegeleicht und für Küchenarbeitsplatten, Wandverkleidungen und repräsentative Sichtflächen erste Wahl.
Geflammt + 1 x gebürstet
Die Oberfläche wird durch Hitze aufgeraut und einmal gebürstet, um scharfkantige Mineralreste zu glätten und loses Material zu entfernen. Etwas sanftere Haptik als rein geflammt, weiterhin rutschhemmend, Farbe weniger intensiv als poliert. Standardwahl für Außenbereiche, Terrassen und stark beanspruchte Bodenflächen.
Care & fabrication
Blanco Alba should be sealed above all on kitchen and wet surfaces. That makes cleaning and care easier and reduces the penetration of oil, coffee or coloured liquids.
For cleaning and care, pH-neutral natural stone cleaners, warm water and a soft cloth are sufficient. Pale granites are visually more tolerant than black stones, but they benefit just as much from regular routine cleaning.
Avoid strongly staining substances over long periods, aggressive deep cleaners without natural stone approval and mechanically abrasive pads. On external surfaces, good drainage and professional laying are more important than excessive chemistry.
When Blanco Alba is used outdoors, the finish should be chosen to suit the use. The stone then remains bright, grippy and dependable over the long term.
Frequently asked questions
Is Blanco Alba suitable for a kitchen?
Yes. With around 2,640 kg/m³ bulk density, around 0.14 % water absorption and up to 138.7 MPa compressive strength, Blanco Alba is a very usable granite for kitchen worktops.
What finishes are available in Blanco Alba?
The finishes currently available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.
Where does Blanco Alba come from?
Blanco Alba comes from Galicia in Spain, from the province of Ourense. It belongs to the calm, pale Galician granites.
How do I clean and care for Blanco Alba?
For cleaning and care, pH-neutral natural stone cleaners and a soft cloth are sufficient. Sealing makes sense above all for kitchens and wet areas.
Is Blanco Alba frost-resistant?
Blanco Alba is regularly used for internal and external applications. Its low water absorption of around 0.14 % speaks clearly for good external capability with professional construction.
Blanco Alba or Bianco Sardo?
Blanco Alba usually reads as finer and calmer. Bianco Sardo is often somewhat grainier and livelier. Technically both lie within the robust granite segment.
