Ubatuba granite is a stunning dark grey stone that looks as exotic as it sounds. It is quarried in northern Brazil and is occasionally called Bahia Green granite and Labrador Green granite. Its stunning colors and mineral deposits make it a great choice for countertops in a wide range of kitchen décor types – lets learn a little more…
From afar this granite looks dark grey in appearance. Its stunning deep color looks reasonably uniform. While you are unable to see the details – you are able to see that there are mineral deposits that give an overall mottled effect.
As you get closer you are able to see the awesome little details that make this such a popular granite. The stones bedrock is a deep black color. It will make up around 40% to 60% of the stones overall surface area and provides a great backdrop for the rest of the dramatic colors given by the granites mineral content.
The most prominent mineral in this granite is a deep dark green mineral. It is reasonably frequent throughout the stone and can make up anywhere between 30% and 60% of the stones surface area. These green mineral deposits will usually be found in individual patches instead of long winding veins and are usually distributed around the stone reasonably evenly. They are usually a dark earthy green color, but can occasionally be found in slightly lighter shades. The green is only slightly darker than the bedrock which creates a great subtle and flowing effect throughout the stone.
What makes this granite truly special is the gorgeous golden mineral veins that run through it. These gold minerals can make up between 5% and 10% of the stones overall surface area. They are usually found in very fine interconnecting veins and small mineral deposits. They complement the dark green and black colors within in the stone impossibly well and are a truly perfect accentuation.
Littered throughout the stone will also be white quartz deposits. These can make up between 10% and 20% of the stones overall mass. They are usually quite small in size and rarely exceed 5cm in diameter. They add a great glisten and sparkle to the stone adding an even greater sense of luxury to an already luxurious stone. They also help brighten the stones overall appearance stopping it from become a little too dark for many peoples tastes.
Ubatuba granite is said to have a low level of variation. This means that any two slabs will look reasonably alike. Obviously they will not be identical and natural variations will occur – but generally speaking you can be pretty certain the slab you end up buying will look like most of the others you have seen. This being said – we always recommend you view your slab before you purchase it (a photograph will do with a low variation granite like this one).
As it is a dark granite it can be prone to showing up fingerprints a little more than lighter stones. The intricate patterns in this stone help hide them slightly – but you may need to do a little more cleaning than you are perhaps used to. However on the plus side Ubatuba granite is a very strong and durable stone and is not known to stain or scratch particularly easily.
This granite does vary in appearance in rooms with different lighting conditions. In darker rooms the granite will take on a much more black appearance overall. The dark green minerals can become slightly lost within the stone and the golden veins will not be given much room to glisten and shine. The opposite is true for rooms with large amounts of natural light – the greens will be more visible and the golden veins will be much more prominent.
How Much Does Ubatuba Granite Cost?
This stunning stone is a mid-range granite – for its stunning beauty we think it is very well priced. For a 3cm thick slab of Ubatuba granite you will pay between $45 and $55 per square foot. A 2cm thick slab will cost you roughly $35 – $40 per square foot.
We especially like Ubatuba granite countertops when they are used in a kitchen that has dark cabinets. The dark black bedrock of the stone ensures a great flowing and almost understated look. The green minerals become more pronounced as they are set against cabinets that are slightly darker than them. The golden minerals also become more apparent due to their contrast with the rest of the room. We highly recommend you look at getting an Ubatuba splashback if you have dark cabinets. Seeing the patterns of this stone at eye level is something that should not be overlooked.
Just because it looks great with dark cabinets does not mean it’s not good with light ones! When combined with white kitchen cabinets this granite takes on a much more prominent role in the kitchen. The dark greens and black contrast starkly with the cabinets and create a very strong effect. The light quartz and golden minerals are your friend here and they help to soften the appearance slightly ensuring the effect is not too clinical and contemporary.
Peacock green granite is a great alternative to Ubatuba and we highly recommend that you take a look at it if you like this stone.
Overall this is a great stone that is reasonably priced considering its beauty.
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