Sierra Granada (also Sierra Granada Granite, Sierra White Granite or Branco Sierra Granite) is a light Brazilian gneiss of the granite family with a cream-white base tone, characteristic red-brown to burgundy mineral phenocrysts (garnet or feldspar accents), discreet golden-brown movement veins and a subtle layered structure. Listed in the trade as granite, high-strength, frost-resistant and acid-resistant — used for kitchen worktops, wall claddings, floor areas, staircases, façade claddings and prestigious internal and external architecture with a light, lively material signature in the style of high-quality Brazilian design stones.
Petrographically this is more precisely a gneiss — a metamorphic rock from the Brazilian Precambrian shield. In the trade and in construction it has been listed as granite for years, because its technical behaviour corresponds to that of classic granites (high compressive strength, low water absorption, frost- and acid-resistant).
Other trade names: Branco Sierra Granite, RO-01-617, Sierra Granada Granite, Sierra White Granite
About Sierra Granada
Sierra Granada is a high-quality light Brazilian hard stone from the family of the “white granites” — a group of Brazilian hard rocks that have been established in international architecture since the 2000s as a light-ground alternative to classic marble looks. These stones offer the calm, light appearance of a white marble combined with granite-typical robustness — a technical advantage that makes them particularly attractive for kitchen worktops, floor areas and heavily used applications in which marble would be problematic because of its acid sensitivity. With its cream-white base tone and discreetly scattered mineral accentuation, Sierra Granada is one of the more restrained patterned representatives of this family and is a proven choice when a light hard stone with a lively but not obtrusive material signature is sought.
Geologically and petrographically this is a gneiss — a metamorphic rock formed from igneous or sedimentary parent rocks under high pressure and high temperatures, acquiring its characteristic fabric-oriented mineral arrangement in the process. In the stone trade and in construction, however, Sierra Granada is traditionally listed as granite — a convention established over decades that markets all light, high-strength Brazilian hard rocks under the collective term granite. This convention matters for the application: gneiss behaves technically like a classic granite (high compressive strength, typically between 150 and 200 MPa, water absorption in the range of 0.1 to 0.3 %, complete frost resistance and acid resistance to household acids) and is treated accordingly in construction.
Visually, Sierra Granada is characterised by a calm, light, cream-white overall effect with subtle liveliness. Across the cream-coloured ground, which is built up of fine-grained quartzitic-feldspathic aggregates, characteristic red-brown to burgundy mineral phenocrysts are distributed, giving the stone an unmistakable, almost stippled visual accent. Discreet golden-brown and honey-yellow movement veins run through the light base tone in irregular, flowing lines and subtly recall the appearance of classic marbles. Subtle darker layering accents — remnants of the original metamorphic foliation — lend the stone a quiet directional movement without making it appear striped. The result is a slab image that looks light and friendly while gaining depth and character from the fine mineral accents.
In interior fit-out, Sierra Granada is a proven choice for modern, classically elegant and Mediterranean-inspired kitchens and living spaces. The most frequent application is kitchen worktops — the light overall effect makes rooms feel open and friendly, and the fine mineral accents harmonise with warm timber fittings in oak, walnut or nut wood, with brass and bronze accents just as much as with clear white and muted black. Further applications are wall claddings, floor areas in entrance halls and living rooms, stair treads, skirtings, window sills, bar counters and bathroom accents. Outdoors, Sierra Granada is used as façade cladding, plinth panels, stairs and paving — the granite-typical frost and acid resistance qualify it without restriction for central European climatic conditions. The light base tone is impressive under southern light and harmonises with warm render and timber façades just as well as with classic white wall colours.
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Thicknesses: 2 & 3 cm · Finishes: Polished · Available as: Slabs
Sierra Granada 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.
Care & fabrication
As a Brazilian gneiss from the granite family, Sierra Granada is remarkably easy to look after. Indoors, warm water with a pH-neutral stone cleaning agent is sufficient for daily cleaning; aggressive household cleaners, descalers containing citric acid and abrasive sponges are unnecessary and should be avoided. On polished kitchen worktops we recommend an impregnation after installation and every 2 to 3 years thereafter, using a solvent-based impregnating agent suitable for light-ground hard rocks, in order to reduce the uptake of oil, grease and intensely coloured foods over the long term. With the light, cream-coloured base tone of Sierra Granada, strongly colouring substances such as red wine, turmeric, olive oil or black berries can leave minor local discolouration if left to act for longer periods — a properly executed impregnation considerably minimises this risk. Soiling should be taken up promptly, ideally within a few hours. Outdoors, regular cleaning with clear water and occasionally a soft brush is sufficient; where green growth appears in shaded positions, commercially available algae and moss cleaners can be used. Hot pans can be set down directly on the worktop — Sierra Granada is heat-resistant. De-icing salt in winter does not harm the stone and may be used, but should be rinsed off thoroughly after the frost period.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sierra Granada a genuine granite?
In the trade and in construction, Sierra Granada has been listed as granite for years, which is the established German and international convention. Petrographically it is more precisely a gneiss — a metamorphic rock from the Brazilian Precambrian shield, formed from igneous or sedimentary parent rocks under high pressure and high temperatures. Gneisses behave technically like granites (high compressive strength, low water absorption, frost- and acid-resistant) and are classified and fabricated like granites in construction.
What are the red or burgundy accents in Sierra Granada?
The characteristic red-brown to burgundy phenocrysts lend the stone its unmistakable, almost stippled mineral signature and distinguish Sierra Granada from other light Brazilian granites without this colouring.
Is Sierra Granada suitable for kitchen worktops?
Outstandingly so. The granite-typical properties — acid resistance to lemon juice, vinegar and wine, high compressive strength, low water absorption and heat resistance — qualify Sierra Granada without restriction for kitchen worktops. The light, lively appearance with its characteristic mineral accents harmonises with numerous kitchen concepts — from rustic solid timber concepts through to contemporary minimalist designs. An impregnation after installation and every 2 to 3 years thereafter is recommended in order to repel intensive pigment carriers optimally, but it is not essential for function.
Is Sierra Granada suitable for outdoor use?
Outstandingly so. The granite-typical frost and acid resistance qualify Sierra Granada without restriction for external applications in central European climatic conditions. It is used for façade claddings, plinth panels, stairs, paving and pool surrounds. On external surfaces that will be walked on, choosing a matt, textured surface finish is advisable. The light base tone is particularly impressive under southern light and harmonises with warm render and timber façades.
What is the difference between Sierra Granada and other white Brazilian granites?
Sierra Granada is distinguished by its characteristic red-brown to burgundy mineral accents and the discreet golden-brown movement veins on a cream-white ground — a specific material signature that sets it apart from other Brazilian white hard rocks such as Bianco Antico, White Macaubas, Sierra Branco or Branco Cristal. The choice between the various white Brazilian granites is a question of the specific design intention and the desired accentuation; Sierra Granada offers a characterful but not overly dramatic material signature.
Which slab formats are usual for Sierra Granada?
Standard large formats from Brazilian quarries typically lie between 280 × 160 cm and 320 × 200 cm, in thicknesses of 2 cm and 3 cm. Special thicknesses (1 cm for lightweight wall claddings, 4 cm and above for stairs and paving) can also be sourced through ROSSITTIS. Please enquire directly about specific dimensions — as a light Brazilian statement granite, Sierra Granada is regularly held in stock at ROSSITTIS.
What does Sierra Granada 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.
