Elegant Grey is a Brazilian gneiss with a cool silver-grey overall effect and a characteristically directional banded structure — a highly metamorphosed silicate rock from the granite family. A fully acid-resistant hard stone for floors, walls, stairs, kitchen worktops and external applications — a timeless, cool material language with sound technical performance in everyday use.
Petrographisch ein Gneis aus Brasilien — ein hochmetamorph überprägtes Silikatgestein mit charakteristischer Bänderstruktur. Im Handel als Granit geführt.
Gneiss
Brazil
Frostbeständig
Säurebeständig
2.833 kg/m³
Other trade names: Elegant Gray Limestone, Elegant Gray Marble, Elegant Grey Marble, Gray Elegant Marble, Grey Thala Limestone, Gris Tala Limestone, In China Stone Market:瓦哥灰(Wǎ Gē Huī), In China Stone Market:雅慕灰(Yǎ Mù Huī), Jurassic Grey, Maktar Grey Limestone, Maverik, New American Black, New Elegant Grey Marble, Pakistan Grey Marble, Pietra di Bras, STRIATO ELEGANT, Thala Grey Limestone, Thala Grey Marble, Thala Gris Limestone, Thala Gris Marble, Thella Gris Limestone, Wage Gray Marble, Yamu Ash Marble, Yamu Grey Marble, Yamu Sandwash Marble
About Elegant Grey
Elegant Grey comes from Brazil, the world's largest exporter of dimension stone. The country has exceptionally rich deposits of various metamorphic and igneous rocks — gneisses, granites, quartzites — which are quarried in the main extraction regions of Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo and Bahia. Petrographically, Elegant Grey is a gneiss, a highly metamorphosed silicate rock with characteristic parallel banding formed by the recrystallisation of older rocks under high pressure and high temperature. In the stone trade, Elegant Grey is listed as a granite, as are almost all Brazilian gneisses — an internationally established trade nomenclature that follows technical usability and makes it easier for the customer to place the material as a hard, acid-resistant dimension stone.
Visually, Elegant Grey has a calm, timeless material signature. The cool silver-grey base tone is crossed by light whitish-silver bands that give the stone a recognisable directional structure — characteristic of gneissic banding and varying slightly in strength and density from slab to slab. The appearance is restrained and architectural, without the drama of heavily veined marbles or colourful granites — a stone for concepts in which cool elegance is preferred over statement looks. Under a polish, silvery reflections and a pleasing sense of depth emerge; honed and brushed surfaces reinforce the directional gneiss structure and give it a somewhat mineral, raw quality.
Technically, Elegant Grey is a hard stone well suited to everyday use. As a silicate rock it is fully acid-resistant — lemon juice, vinegar, wine and other acids leave no etch marks. Typical values for Brazilian gneisses are bulk densities of around 2,700–2,800 kg/m³, compressive strengths above 150 MPa, good flexural strength and very low water absorption below 0.5 %. These properties make it a dependable dimension stone for demanding interior applications such as kitchen worktops, stairs and floor areas, as well as for external applications with proper sealing.
In interiors, Elegant Grey is a choice for modern, minimalist and understatedly elegant architectural concepts. Classic applications are floor areas in entrance zones, kitchen worktops, wall claddings, bathrooms, staircases, window sills and skirtings. The cool base tone works particularly well with dark timber, black steel and metal accents, clear white and neutral greys. Outdoors it is suited to façade claddings, entrance areas, terrace paving and steps, given proper sealing. Its full acid resistance also makes Elegant Grey a clear recommendation for kitchens in intensive daily use — without the limitations of sensitive carbonate stones.
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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.
Elegant Grey 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.
Poliert RS satiniert
Beidseitig einsetzbare Platte: polierte Sichtseite mit höchstmöglicher Farbintensität und Spiegelglanz, Rückseite satiniert (gebürstet) mit matter, taktil warmer Anmutung. Eine flexible Konstruktion für Anwendungen, in denen Glanz- und Mattseiten je nach Einbauumgebung gewünscht sind.
P.E.C. RS satiniert
Beidseitig einsetzbare P.E.C.-Sonderoberfläche: Sichtseite mit hoher Lichtreflexion und Farbtiefe, Rückseite satiniert mit matter, gebürsteter Anmutung. Kombiniert maximale Glanzwirkung mit einer taktil weicheren Alternativseite — für designorientierte Projekte mit unterschiedlichen Einbauoptiken.
P.E.C.
Sonderveredelung im Hartgesteinbereich — spezielle Polierung mit hoher Lichtreflexion und ausgeprägter Farbtiefe. Pflegeleicht und designorientiert, in der Praxis nur für ausgewählte Materialsortierungen verfügbar. Für Projekte mit Anspruch an Hochglanz und tiefer Farbintensität.
Care & fabrication
As a silicate rock, Elegant Grey is fully acid-resistant — lemon juice, vinegar, wine, cola and other acidic substances do not attack the stone. That makes it considerably easier to care for and more suited to everyday use than limestones and marbles. Warm water and a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner are sufficient for daily cleaning; aggressive household cleaners and abrasive sponges should always be avoided, as they can mechanically damage the polished surface. Professional sealing after installation is recommended — it protects the surface against oil stains (coffee, olive oil, red wine) and makes daily care easier. Hot pans are unproblematic for short periods; for sustained heat, trivets are advisable. Outdoors, re-sealing every 2–3 years is sensible, and de-icing salt should be replaced with chloride-free de-icers.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of rock is Elegant Grey?
Petrographically, Elegant Grey is a gneiss — a highly metamorphosed silicate rock with a characteristic banded structure. It comes from Brazil and, like most Brazilian gneisses, is listed as a granite in the stone trade. As a silicate rock it is fully acid-resistant and technically far more robust than limestones or marbles.
Where does Elegant Grey come from?
Elegant Grey comes from Brazil, the world's largest exporter of dimension stone. Brazilian gneisses and granites are quarried in regions such as Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo and Bahia and have been supplied to the European market for decades.
Is Elegant Grey suitable for kitchen worktops?
Yes, without reservation. As a fully acid-resistant silicate rock, Elegant Grey is very well suited to kitchen worktops. Lemon juice, vinegar, wine or other acids leave no etch marks — it behaves like a classic granite.
Is Elegant Grey suitable for external applications?
Yes. As a dense hard stone, Elegant Grey is frost-resistant and suitable for external applications. Proper sealing is recommended outdoors in order to reduce dirt pick-up and weathering effects over the long term. For terraces, façades, entrance areas and steps it is a robust choice.
Which slab formats are usual for Elegant Grey?
Brazilian gneisses are available as large slabs in standard formats of typically 280–320 × 160–200 cm in thicknesses of 2 cm and 3 cm. Through ROSSITTIS, special thicknesses for stairs and tile formats for floor areas can also be sourced. Please enquire directly about actual availability.