Veria Green is a Greek serpentinite from the Vermion mountains near Veria with a deep green ground tone and a high-contrast network of white calcite veins. It takes a polish like a classic marble — used for book-matched wall surfaces, bathrooms, fireplaces and prestigious interiors.
Other trade names: Greek Green Marble, Naoussa Green Marble, Verde Veria, Veria Green Marble, Veria Green Serpentine, Veria Naoussa Green Marble, Verias Green, Vermion Green Marble, Vermion Grün, WERMION GRÜN
About Veria Green
Veria Green lives from contrast: a deep, almost blackish green ground field is run through by a dense, finely branched network of white calcite veins. In places the veins condense into pale nodal structures, and between them lie dark serpentinitic mineral areas. The slab pattern is not calm — it carries rooms as an independent architectural motif and unfolds its full effect in book-match applications, in which mirrored laying composes the network of veins into large-scale organic patterns. For prestigious bathrooms, fireplace claddings, wall surfaces and selected furniture surfaces this is one of the most expressive green natural stone options.
Geologically, Veria Green is a serpentinite of Cretaceous age from the Vermion mountains near the town of Veria in Central Macedonia (northern Greece). Serpentinites are formed by metamorphic transformation of magnesium-rich mantle rocks — the green colouring comes from the minerals antigorite and lizardite, while the pale veins are secondary calcite inclusions from later tectonic movements. In the natural stone trade the material is traditionally carried as a green marble because of its capacity to take a polish; geologically it is not a marble in the strict sense, but a metamorphic magnesium silicate rock. Internationally, Veria Green also runs under the trade names Vermion Grün, Verde Veria, Verde Tinos, Emerald Green, Naoussa Green Marble and Greek Green Marble.
Technically, Veria Green lies in the typical range of compact serpentinites: bulk density 2,700 kg/m³, compressive strength 96.3 MPa, flexural strength 19.9 MPa, water absorption 0.22 %, abrasion resistance 2.86 mm (Italian standard). Suitability as a floor is given, but does not reach the values of genuine hard rocks such as granite or quartzite. One particularity is its partial acid sensitivity: while the serpentinite matrix reacts less sensitively to mild acids than pure marble, the pale calcite veins remain acid-sensitive — wine, lemon or vinegar leave visible etch marks there. Polished exterior surfaces lose gloss over the years; indoors the material is stable over the long term given proper care.
At ROSSITTIS we carry Veria Green as a raw slab for book-matched wall claddings, fireplace installations and vanity tops, in tiles for floor and wall surfaces, as tread and riser, window sill, skirting, table top and project-specific cut to size. In the choice of surface, the application decides: polished emphasises the green depth and the white network of veins most strongly — the first choice for book-matched wall surfaces and prestigious bathrooms. The surface finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down. Sandblasted increases the slip resistance for stairs.
Compared with classic Italian Verde marbles such as Verde Alpi or Verde Guatemala, Veria Green brings more drama through its dense, almost graphic network of veins. Against darker green hard rocks such as Verde Lapponia, the material remains polishable and marble-deep, but is more sensitive. Anyone who wants the iconic green-and-white slab pattern of a classic Verde marble and is planning book-match applications will find Veria Green a very fitting choice.
In stock
Current availability from our warehouse.
17 slabs in stock — 11 available now, 6 reserved · plus 1 block
Thicknesses: 2 cm · Finishes: Polished · Available as: 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.
Rohdichte
2.700 kg/m³
Druckfestigkeit
96,3 MPa
Biegezugfestigkeit
19,9 MPa
Wasseraufnahme
0,22 %
Säurebeständig
Nein
Finishes
Veria Green is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.
Polished
Polishing creates a glossy surface with the highest possible colour intensity and a pronounced depth effect in the characteristically green mineral structure. Depending on the composition, the effect can be semi-gloss in places. As a silicate stone it is fundamentally acid-resistant; calcitic vein sections must be treated with care where acids are concerned.
Care & fabrication
Veria Green is a serpentinite with partial acid sensitivity: the green serpentinite matrix is less sensitive to mild acids than pure marble, but the pale calcite veins remain acid-sensitive. Wine, lemon juice, vinegar, cola, sanitary cleaners or descalers leave etch marks on the veins — visible as matt patches in the white vein area.
For all applications an impregnation on a silane or polysiloxane basis is mandatory. It prevents water, oil and colourants from penetrating and reduces staining — but it does not remove the acid sensitivity of the calcite veins. We recommend refreshing the impregnation every 1-2 years.
Day-to-day care is carried out with a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner and a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid vinegar cleaners, cement haze removers, acidic sanitary cleaners and strongly alkaline agents. Wine, coffee, oil, lemon and cosmetic products should not be left to act for long on polished surfaces — wipe off immediately and wipe over with clean water.
For kitchen worktops Veria Green is only suitable to a limited extent. Anyone who loves the dramatic green-and-white material pattern and accepts patina as character can use the material in show kitchens. Anyone who needs maximum everyday security should choose a green hard rock such as Verde Lapponia or Arctic Green.
For freely weathered polished exterior surfaces Veria Green is not suitable — the polish loses gloss over the years. The surface finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down.
Frequently asked questions
Is Veria Green suitable for the kitchen?
Only to a limited extent. The green serpentinite matrix is relatively robust, but the white calcite veins remain acid-sensitive. As a kitchen worktop, Veria Green works only where patina is accepted, impregnation is consistent and acids are removed immediately. For carefree green kitchen worktops we recommend a green hard rock such as Verde Lapponia or Arctic Green.
Which surface finishes are there for Veria Green?
The surface finishes available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.
Where does Veria Green come from?
Veria Green comes from the Vermion mountains near the town of Veria in Central Macedonia (northern Greece). Geologically it is a Cretaceous serpentinite, which in the natural stone trade also runs under the names Vermion Grün, Verde Veria, Emerald Green or Naoussa Green Marble.
Is Veria Green a marble or a serpentinite?
Geologically, Veria Green is a serpentinite — a metamorphic magnesium silicate rock. In the natural stone trade it is traditionally assigned to the marble family because of its capacity to take a polish. In practice this means: fabrication like marble, a polished surface like marble, but only partial acid sensitivity (the calcite veins remain sensitive, the serpentinite matrix is more robust).
How do I clean and care for Veria Green?
Impregnation is mandatory. Daily care with a pH-neutral natural stone cleaner and a microfibre cloth. Avoid acidic cleaners, descalers and vinegar — they attack the white calcite veins. Wipe wine, coffee or lemon off immediately.
Is Veria Green frost-resistant and suitable for outdoor use?
With a water absorption of only 0.22 % the material is in principle frost-proof. Freely weathered polished exterior surfaces do, however, lose gloss over the years. For exterior applications we recommend a matt, textured surface finish in protected positions.
Veria Green or Verde Alpi — which fits better?
Both are green serpentinite rocks with white calcite veining. Verde Alpi from the Italian Alps typically reads as more even and calmer in its drawing. Veria Green has a denser, almost graphic network of veins and reads as more dramatic and more expressive. For book-match applications with an iconic effect, Veria Green is the stronger choice.
What does Veria Green 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.
