Paradiso Chiaro is a red-violet Indian migmatite of the granite family with grey-black veining movement and expressive depth. At ROSSITTIS it is used for façades, floors, wall claddings and darker worktops wherever a lively classic is called for.
Migmatit
India
Available as: Slabs, Skirting, Paving slabs, Tiles and flooring slabs ·
1 of 282 reserved
Other trade names: NDG 012, Paradiso Bash, RO-01-018, RO-01-600
About Paradiso Chiaro
Paradiso Chiaro belongs to the Indian hard rocks of the granite family that work through movement and colour play. The stone shows red-violet to grey-red ground tones, run through by grey and black veins and sweeping curves. This is exactly what creates the typical Paradiso effect: lively, decorative and at the same time so well established that the market has long read it as a classic. On kitchen worktops, wall surfaces, floors and façades the material creates presence without becoming as dominant as a genuinely exotic stone.
The stone comes from India and is traded within the Paradiso family as a granite. Petrographically it is a migmatite — a metamorphic mixed rock of igneous and metamorphic components, which behaves correspondingly robustly: a hard-wearing dark to red-violet hard rock for interior and exterior applications. Compared with Juparana materials, Paradiso Chiaro looks more contrasting and more graphic; compared with Tan Brown, more colourful and cooler. Anyone looking for more movement than an evenly grained granite offers, but wanting to stay within the classic granite segment, will find a very familiar solution here.
Publicly documented figures are not as dense as for some DNSA stones, but the material shows a water absorption of around 0.25 % and is described as behaving well under abrasion, chemicals and frost. Added to this is a high hardness of the kind typical for hard-wearing granites. In practice this means: Paradiso Chiaro is not a delicate decorative stone but an everyday-capable granite that works on façade panels, floor areas, stairs and kitchen worktops.
The surface finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down. At ROSSITTIS, Paradiso Chiaro is available as a raw slab, in tiles, as a tread and riser, window sill, skirting, façade panel and as a kitchen worktop.
The honest assessment: Paradiso Chiaro is not a calm background stone. The movement is intended and marks a room noticeably. Anyone looking for a neutral grey or black will not be happy here. But anyone looking for a colour-intense, proven granite classic with good indoor and outdoor usability makes a very solid choice with Paradiso Chiaro.
In stock
Current availability from our warehouse.
282 slabs in stock — 281 available now, 1 reserved · plus 89 blocks
Thicknesses: 0.8–6.1 cm · Finishes: Polished, Satin-honed, Honed C120 and more · Available as: Slabs, Skirting, Paving slabs, Tiles and flooring 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.
Wasseraufnahme
0,25 %
Säurebeständig
Nein
Finishes
Paradiso Chiaro 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.
Satin-honed
The satin surface is created by brushing, which selectively removes softer minerals and gives the surface a slight depth. A matte appearance with subtle light reflection and a warm feel to the touch. Easy to maintain, insensitive to scratches and suited to everyday use — a popular alternative to a polish in modern kitchens and living spaces.
Honed C120
A matt appearance created by coarse honing with C120 grit — the level surface shows a more restrained colour intensity than polished and can carry visible honing marks. Compared with a polish it is more maintenance-intensive but stylistically calmer; the preferred choice for modern interior architecture with reduced reflection.
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
Paradiso Chiaro should be impregnated after installation, particularly on worktops and floor areas. The water absorption of around 0.25 % is good for a granite, but an impregnation still makes cleaning and maintenance considerably easier.
For cleaning and care, pH-neutral natural stone cleaners and a soft cloth are enough. On polished surfaces, water, limescale and grease should not be allowed to dry on, so that the lively appearance does not go dull.
Avoid unnecessarily aggressive specialist cleaners and strongly abrasive pads. Dyes, oil and site-related residues should be removed promptly.
Outdoors, regular cleaning, good drainage and a suitable choice of finish all help. The material is robust, but soiled textured surfaces lose visual quality quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradiso Chiaro suitable for the kitchen?
Yes. Paradiso Chiaro has been used as a granite for worktops for years. Water absorption is around 0.25 %, and it also shows good figures for abrasion, chemical and frost behaviour.
Which surface finishes are available for Paradiso Chiaro?
The surface finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.
Where does Paradiso Chiaro come from?
Paradiso Chiaro comes from India. In the market it belongs to the well-known Paradiso granite family with a red-violet ground effect and dark veining movement.
How do I clean Paradiso Chiaro correctly?
A pH-neutral natural stone cleaner is enough for cleaning and care. On polished surfaces, grease and limescale residues should not be allowed to dry on, so that the colours stay clear.
Is Paradiso Chiaro frost-resistant?
Yes, the material is described as behaving well under frost and is established for interior and exterior applications. For exterior surfaces, flamed or textured finishes are usually the better choice.
Paradiso Chiaro or Juparana Colombo – which is better?
Juparana Colombo looks cloudier and warmer, Paradiso Chiaro more contrasting and more graphic. Technically both are robust hard rocks of the granite family; the decision is made above all on the desired pattern of movement.
What does Paradiso Chiaro 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.
