Olivetti Rojo Alicante VM1981

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Rojo Alicante is a rich and vibrant natural marble quarried in the Alicante region of southeastern Spain, an area well known for its abundant reserves of high-quality decorative stone. This marble is celebrated for its deep reddish-orange to terracotta base, interwoven with white to cream veining, occasional fossil traces, and natural calcite patterns — creating a warm, earthy elegance that adds character to any space.

The striking colour and classic veining of Rojo Alicante make it a popular choice for traditional and Mediterranean-inspired interiors, as well as bold contemporary applications. It is often used in flooring, wall cladding, columns, staircases, and decorative architectural elements, lending a sense of warmth and grandeur to both residential and commercial spaces.

Geologically, Rojo Alicante is a limestone-based marble composed primarily of calcium carbonate, with occasional visible fossilised shells and organic matter — natural reminders of its sedimentary origins. While it has good structural integrity, like all marbles, it is porous and should be sealed to protect against staining, etching, and moisture damage.

Natural variations may include veining contrast, fossil inclusions, calcite streaks, and taroli (small surface pits or craters), all of which are considered part of the stone’s authentic character.

Please note that natural stone will vary from batch to batch and show variation in colour, shade and veining. In the case of stone mosaics, random edge chipping, variation in spacing and thickness may occur due to the delicate and intricate detail of the designs. The scale of these irregularities is so small that after the mosaics are installed, the beauty of the mosaic is revealed and irregularities diminished.