Blue Bahia Granite slabs, tiles and made-to-measure fabrication.
Marbre Import selects available lots, advises on layout and supports international natural-stone projects. Origin: Bahia, Brazil.
Tiles from €330 excl. VAT/m²
Blue Bahia Granite
Origin and appearance of Blue Bahia Granite
Blue Bahia is internationally traded as a granite, particularly in North American, European and Asian markets.
Geologically, it is a sodalite-rich sodalite foidolite formed during the Precambrian, giving the stone an exceptionally ancient mineral origin.
Its intense blue colour comes primarily from sodalite, a mineral within the silicate family. Its mineral composition includes microcline, sodalite, cancrinite, plagioclase and aegirine.microcline, 30 % de sodalite, 10% de cancrinite, 5% de plagioclase, 2% d’aegirine et 2% de mafite.
This rare blue stone is quarried in eastern Brazil near Salvador, Bahia, and is prized for its exceptional colour.
Characteristics and uses of Blue Bahia Granite
Blue Bahia is primarily specified as a statement decorative stone by architects and interior designers.
Although structurally robust, its sodalite content can react to acidic substances and certain chemicals. Appropriate sealing, installation products and maintenance guidance are therefore essential.
Few natural stones offer such a saturated blue palette, making Blue Bahia an exceptional choice for bars, feature walls, counters and bespoke luxury interiors.
It is also marketed under names including Azul Bahia, Azul de Bahia, Bahia Blue and Bahia Granite.
Blue Bahia Granite technical data
| Stone family | Sodalite-rich natural stone / commercial granite |
| Origin / quarry area | Brazil |
| Appearance | Intense blue with natural mineral movement |
| Predominant colour | Blue |
| Formats and finishes | Slabs, tiles and made-to-measure pieces. Available finishes include polished, honed, brushed and project-specific alternatives. |
| Recommended applications | High-end interior applications |
| Exterior use | Subject to the selected lot, finish, climate and intended application |
Indicative technical data
| Bulk density | ~ 2 500 – 2 800 kg/m³ |
| Water absorption | ~ 0.10–1.00% |
| Compressive strength | ~ 80 – 180 MPa |
| Flexural strength | ~ 8 – 18 MPa |
| Freeze-thaw / exterior use | subject to lot and finish |
Indicative reference ranges; confirm against the selected lot, finish and intended application.
Recommended applications
- Worktops, islands, bars and counters
- Floors, stairs, walls and interior cladding
- Exterior applications subject to finish, climate and lot
- Residential, hospitality and demanding commercial projects
Need to confirm an available lot? Marbre Import can provide a curated slab selection, advise on thickness, finish and vein layout, and prepare a project-specific quotation. For high-end projects, we can also coordinate the complete stonework package on the client’s behalf.
Specification guidance
Specify Blue Bahia for a high-end project
Blue Bahia is a predominantly blue Brazilian stone suited to projects requiring a durable and visually distinctive material. Typical applications include worktops, staircases, floors, thresholds, walls, selected exterior elements and other heavily used surfaces, subject to project-specific technical validation.
For architects and designers
Assessment of the veining, large-format appearance, layout coherence, installation constraints and expected maintenance level.
For stone contractors and project teams
Approval of the lot, thicknesses, finishes, fabrication, transport and technical feasibility before ordering.
For discerning private clients
Comparison with related stones, colour and finish selection, maintenance guidance and support through to quotation. For high-end projects, Marbre Import can also coordinate the complete stonework package on the client’s behalf.
How should the actual stone lot be approved?
Approval should consider the available lot, colour, veining, format, finish, thickness and intended application. Marbre Import can support selection with slab photographs, samples and technical data.
Can this stone be used in kitchens and bathrooms?
Suitability depends on the stone, finish, treatment, expected maintenance and exposure to staining or acidic products. Technical guidance is recommended before ordering.
Why is pricing provided on request?
Pricing varies with the lot, origin, availability, thickness, finish, quantities, fabrication and transport. A tailored quotation reflects the actual project rather than a theoretical list price.
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