Rojo Alicante Marble

Other NamesRosso Alicante Marble, Alicante Red Marble, Red Alicante Marble, Rosa Alicante Marble
AvailabilityInquire
Finishes Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique
Country of OriginSpain
Absorption0.1-0.2%
MIA Soundness ClassC
Fire Performance0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84)
Freeze Thaw ResistanceGood
Panel SizesUp to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm)
Structural Performance (on Honeycomb)Excellent

Rojo Alicante Marble Panels by StonePly

Rojo Alicante Marble presents a saturated red field with warm terracotta undertones, crossed by irregular white and pale mineral veining that moves diagonally across the surface. The background ranges from deep clay red to softer, mottled areas of lighter tone, creating a sense of depth within a relatively consistent color field. Veins vary in thickness and intensity, appearing as sharp, branching lines that introduce contrast without disrupting the overall continuity of the slab.

Its strong, uniform coloration allows Rojo Alicante Marble to be used across exterior cladding zones and prominent façade surfaces where a saturated tone can define large building volumes with a cohesive visual read. Interior applications include expansive wall cladding in atriums, lobby environments, and vertical architectural features, where the consistent red field provides a bold, uninterrupted surface that carries across multi-level spaces.

StonePly fabricates Rojo Alicante Marble by bonding a thin layer of the stone to an aluminum honeycomb backing, creating lightweight composite panels suitable for contemporary cladding systems. This fabrication method reduces overall system weight while producing rigid panels that integrate efficiently with modern façade assemblies and interior wall systems.

For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Rojo Alicante Marble, please contact StonePly for more information.

Additional Reading

You are probably more familiar with marble than you realize. From Michelangelo's mighty carrara marble David, to the intricately carved cenotaphs of the Taj Mahal, to the royal Marble Arch of Buckingham Palace, marble has been the stuff of civilized architecture and art for centuries. Being a form of limestone, it is softer than granite, making it more susceptible to deterioration and wear but a simple, regular maintenance routine will keep marble looking beautiful.

Marble has a soft, sophisticated aura. Small interior spaces will especially benefit from marble's less "busy" feel when compared to granite thanks to its large, flowing veins.

Certain marbles can be “book matched,” meaning the edges of two panels are paired to create a mirror image. Book matching's effect is best expressed on large panels.