Jacaranda da Bahia is a red-brown to rosé-violet hard stone from Bahia, petrographically a gneiss and carried in the trade as a granite. At ROSSITTIS we supply it for raw slabs and terrace slabs whenever a strongly coloured stone with high resilience is sought.
Gneiss
Brazil
Frostbeständig
Säurebeständig
2.670 kg/m³
Other trade names: Bahia Flame, Bahian Rosewood, Flamenco, Jacaranda Bahia, RO-01-385, Red Vitoria, Rosso Tigrato
About Jacaranda da Bahia
Jacaranda da Bahia is not a restrained stone. The image lives from red-brown, rosé, violet undertones and darker bands that give the material a clear direction. This produces a powerful, almost textile effect that appears very distinctive over larger areas. Compared with Rosso Balmoral, Jacaranda da Bahia is more animated and more strongly directional; compared with Juparana types it is more compact and stronger in colour. Anyone looking for a strong warm colour gets a stone with clear presence here.
The stone comes from Bahia in Brazil, from the Feira de Santana area. Petrographically it is a gneiss, that is, a metamorphic hard stone with a directionally oriented structure. In the natural stone trade, however, Jacaranda da Bahia is carried as a granite, because its technical behaviour and typical applications lie precisely in that segment. For external architecture, floor areas, stairs, terraces and strong interior accents that is very plausible: the stone combines a striking colour with hard, resilient substance.
Technically, Jacaranda da Bahia is convincing. The bulk density is 2,670 kg/m³, the water absorption only 0.09 %, the compressive strength 170 MPa and the flexural strength 18.9 MPa. Added to this are confirmed frost resistance, normal acid resistance in construction use and a polish that is durable outdoors as well. That is exactly what makes the material interesting when colour is meant to work not only indoors but also on terraces, landings or façade details.
Polished brings the red and violet passages out to their maximum. The finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down this page. At ROSSITTIS, Jacaranda da Bahia is currently available above all as a raw slab and as a terrace slab, and is therefore suitable for made-to-measure cuts as well as for resilient external applications.
The honest assessment: Jacaranda da Bahia is a stone for design with a clear signature. Anyone looking for neutral, unexcited surfaces is in the wrong place here. Anyone wanting to bundle colour, direction and high technical resilience in one material gets an exceptionally strong natural stone here.
In stock
Current availability from our warehouse.
12 slabs in stock · plus 4 blocks
Thicknesses: 2–4 cm · Finishes: Polished, Flamed + brushed once · Available as: Slabs, Paving slabs
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.
Jacaranda da Bahia is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.
Polished
Polishing is the most classic finish in the hard stone segment — a mirror-smooth, high-gloss surface with the highest possible colour intensity and maximum depth effect in the mineral structure. As an acid-resistant silicate stone, polished granite is easy to care for and the first choice for kitchen worktops, wall claddings and prestigious exposed surfaces.
Flamed + brushed once
The surface is roughened by heat and brushed once to smooth sharp-edged mineral residues and remove loose material. The feel is somewhat gentler than purely flamed, it remains slip-resistant, and the colour is less intense than polished. The standard choice for outdoor areas, terraces and heavily used floor areas.
Care & fabrication
Jacaranda da Bahia should be sealed on terrace slabs, floors and made-to-measure cuts so that water, dirt and greases adhere less readily. The very low water absorption is a strong point, but it is no substitute for sensible surface protection.
For cleaning and care, pH-neutral natural stone cleaners, water and — depending on the finish — a cloth, mop or soft brush are sufficient. On textured external surfaces, organic growth should be removed regularly so that the colour does not appear dull.
Avoid aggressive descalers, film-forming care products and harsh abrasive products. Even a robust hard stone is easier to clean and care for when the surface is treated gently.
Outdoors, clean and care for the stone regularly, remove leaves and dirt early and refresh the sealer at sensible intervals. That keeps the intense colouring of the material clearly legible for longer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacaranda da Bahia suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. With a bulk density of 2,670 kg/m³, water absorption of 0.09 %, a compressive strength of 170 MPa and confirmed frost resistance, Jacaranda da Bahia is very well suited to terraces, steps and external surfaces.
Which finishes are available for Jacaranda da Bahia?
The finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.
Where does Jacaranda da Bahia come from?
The stone comes from Bahia in Brazil, from the Feira de Santana area. Its warm red and violet tones make it very distinctive among Brazilian hard stones.
How do I clean Jacaranda da Bahia correctly?
For cleaning and care, use pH-neutral natural stone cleaners, water and — depending on the finish — soft cloths or brushes. On external surfaces, organic growth should be removed regularly.
Is Jacaranda da Bahia really a granite?
Geologically, Jacaranda da Bahia is a gneiss. In the natural stone trade the material is carried as a granite because of its technical properties and typical applications.
Jacaranda da Bahia or Rosso Balmoral?
Rosso Balmoral usually looks more even and more granular. Jacaranda da Bahia is more animated, more strongly directional and often even more expressive in colour.
What does Jacaranda da Bahia cost?
The price depends on the batch, thickness, surface finish and fabrication — with natural stone there is no serious flat rate per square metre. Business customers see prices once their B2B account is activated; private customers receive a complete quote through a fabricator near them.