Limestone

Listed in our range under Marble.

Fior di Bosco

Fior di Bosco is an Italian grey-brown marble with cloudy to brecciated figuring and warm depth. At ROSSITTIS it is used for bathrooms, washstands, wall surfaces and high-quality interiors wherever a darker marble with elegant movement is called for.

Limestone Italy 2.680 kg/m³

Available as: Slabs · 2 of 21 reserved

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About Fior di Bosco

Fior di Bosco appears considerably calmer than many dramatic dark marbles, but by no means dull. The colour moves between grey, taupe, brown and soft, partly smoky nuances. To this comes a cloudy or mottled movement that gives the stone depth without making it look restless. That is exactly what makes it so attractive for bathrooms, washstands, floor fields and prestige wall surfaces. It is dark enough for presence, but soft enough for domestic elegance.

The stone comes from Italy and is clearly listed as a marble in the market. Depending on the deposit and trade line, Fior di Bosco is associated with Suvereto, Tuscany or related Fior di Pesco types. For planning, more important than the fine petrographic discussion is that the material is conceived in design terms as a grey luxury marble. Compared with Grigio Carnico, Fior di Bosco often appears softer and cloudier; compared with Pietra Grey, less severe and less high in contrast.

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 2.680 kg/m³

Druckfestigkeit 122,9 MPa

Biegezugfestigkeit 17,0 MPa

Wasseraufnahme 0,26 %

Säurebeständig Nein

Suitability by application

Suitable with limitations

Küche & Arbeitsplatten △ Limited
Bodenbelag △ Limited

Finishes

Fior di Bosco is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.

Poliert

Politur ist die klassischste Veredelung für Marmor und Kalkstein — eine glänzende Oberfläche mit höchstmöglicher Farbintensität und ausgeprägter Tiefenwirkung der Aderung. Je nach mineralischer Zusammensetzung kann die Wirkung stellenweise mattglänzend sein. Säureempfindlich — Wein, Zitrone und Essig hinterlassen Ätzspuren bei längerer Einwirkung.

Geschliffen C220

Mattes Erscheinungsbild durch feinen Schliff mit Körnung C220 — die ebene Oberfläche wirkt ruhig mit etwas intensiverer Farbwirkung als C120, leichte Schleifspuren möglich. Pflegeintensiver als poliert, dafür kratzfester und matt-elegant — beliebte Wahl für moderne Bodenflächen und Wandverkleidungen.

Care & fabrication

Fior di Bosco should be carefully sealed after installation. Even with a denser structure, as a marble the material remains sensitive to acids and staining agents.

pH-neutral natural stone cleaners are suitable for cleaning and care. Acidic cleaners, descalers and aggressive bathroom or kitchen chemicals are unsuitable.

Oil, wine, lemon, coffee and cosmetics should be removed promptly. Darker marbles forgive a certain amount visually, but dull patches and reaction traces remain visible.

Outdoors, restraint makes sense, particularly with polished surfaces. The strongest side of Fior di Bosco lies clearly in interior fit-out.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fior di Bosco suitable for the kitchen?

Only with care-consciousness. As a marble the material is dense enough for many applications, but it remains acid-sensitive and therefore more care-intensive than granite or quartzite.

Where does Fior di Bosco come from?

Fior di Bosco comes from Italy and is associated with deposits in Tuscany or with related Italian marble lines.

Which surface suits Fior di Bosco?

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

How do I care for Fior di Bosco?

The stone should be sealed and cared for only with pH-neutral natural stone cleaners. Acidic cleaners are to be avoided.

Is Fior di Bosco really marble?

In the trade, yes. Petrographically, individual deposits are also described as limestone-like, but in project practice Fior di Bosco is clearly listed as a marble.