Granite

Branco Micaela

Branco Micaela is a light grey Portuguese granite with a fine, slightly bluish effect and high homogeneity. At ROSSITTIS it is used as a technical architectural granite for facades, floors, stairs and load-bearing internal and external surfaces.

Granite Portugal 2.625 kg/m³

Available as: Slabs, Skirting, Tiles and flooring slabs · 3 of 272 reserved

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About Branco Micaela

Branco Micaela is a granite for projects looking for brightness, homogeneity and technical calm. The material shows a light grey to slightly bluish-grey appearance with a fine to medium grain and a very even effect. It is precisely this controlled restraint that makes the stone interesting for facades, floor areas, stairs, window sills and contemporary external architecture. Unlike more heavily speckled or more animated granites, Branco Micaela reads as more precise and calmer, almost constructional.

The stone comes from Aguiar da Beira in the Portuguese region of Guarda. Petrographically it is a granite; on the market it is established as a pale Portuguese architectural granite. It plays to its strengths particularly on ventilated facades and in clean contract buildings, because brightness, evenness and technical reliability come together well. Compared with Pedras Salgadas, Branco Micaela reads as more homogeneous; compared with Bianco Sardo, somewhat cooler and finer in grain.

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.

Rohdichte 2.625 kg/m³

Druckfestigkeit 195,0 MPa

Biegezugfestigkeit 15,8 MPa

Wasseraufnahme 0,30 %

Frostbeständig Nein

Suitability by application

Particularly suited to

Küche & Arbeitsplatten ✓ Ideal

Recommended with limitations

Außenbereich △ Limited

Finishes

Branco Micaela 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.

Satiniert

Die satinierte Oberfläche entsteht durch Bürsten, das weichere Minerale gezielt entfernt und der Fläche eine leichte Tiefe gibt. Mattes Erscheinungsbild mit subtiler Lichtreflexion und haptisch warmer Wirkung. Pflegeleicht, kratzunempfindlich und alltagstauglich — beliebte Alternative zur Politur in modernen Küchen und Wohnräumen.

Geschliffen C120

Mattes Erscheinungsbild durch groben Schliff mit Körnung C120 — die ebene Oberfläche zeigt eine zurückhaltendere Farbintensität als poliert und kann sichtbare Schleifspuren tragen. Im Vergleich zur Politur pflegeintensiver, aber stilistisch ruhiger; bevorzugte Wahl für moderne Innenarchitektur mit reduzierter Reflexion.

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

Branco Micaela is easy to look after, but should be sealed after installation. At 0.3 % water absorption the stone is forgiving; a sealer nevertheless makes cleaning and care markedly easier on paler surfaces.

For cleaning and care, pH-neutral natural stone cleaners, water and a soft cloth or mop are sufficient. On light grey surfaces, films of dirt and limescale rings should not be left standing for long.

Avoid unnecessarily aggressive specialist cleaners and heavily abrasive pads. Oil, coffee or residues from the building site should be removed promptly so that the even appearance is preserved.

Outdoors, regular maintenance cleaning, good drainage and restrained use of de-icing salt help. Technical resistance is high, but neglected textured surfaces nevertheless age faster visually.

Frequently asked questions

Is Branco Micaela suitable for a kitchen?

Yes. Branco Micaela reaches 2,620–2,630 kg/m³ bulk density, 195 MPa compressive strength, 14.1–17.4 MPa flexural strength and 0.3 % water absorption. That makes it well suited to kitchen worktops and other loaded internal surfaces.

What finishes are available in Branco Micaela?

The finishes currently available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.

Where does Branco Micaela come from?

Branco Micaela comes from Aguiar da Beira in the Guarda region of Portugal. The stone is one of the established light grey Portuguese architectural granites.

How do I clean Branco Micaela correctly?

pH-neutral natural stone cleaners and a soft cloth are sufficient for cleaning and care. On pale granite surfaces, dirt and limescale rings should not be allowed to dry on.

Is Branco Micaela frost-resistant?

Yes. The stone shows no visible change after 25 freeze-thaw cycles and still reaches 185 MPa compressive strength after frost. That is a strong basis for external applications.

Branco Micaela or Pedras Salgadas — which is better?

Branco Micaela reads as more homogeneous and somewhat cooler, Pedras Salgadas as somewhat more classic and more lively in its speckling. Technically both are very usable Portuguese architectural granites.