The Rojo Coralo (Red Marble) from Alconera (Extremadura, Spain) is the most exclusive variety of the concession, valued for its chromatic intensity and uniqueness.
This scarce material, estimated to represent barely 3 % of the total reserves of the quarry, is a distinctive option for high-value architectural or restoration projects.
With tonalities ranging from deep garnet red to irregular white veining, Rojo Coralo reflects the geological richness of the María del Carmen Concession (VALEXMAR), one of the marble quarries with vast reserves in Spain.
Identification
- Petrographic family: — (Pending specific petrographic study – presumably calcite-dolomitic marble)
- Origin / Quarry: Alconera (Badajoz, Spain) · María del Carmen Concession (VALEXMAR)
- Chromatic description: Marble in varying red tones, from deep garnet to lighter shades, with irregular white veining.
Observations
- Rarest variety of the quarry, estimated at around 3 % of the 18.6 million m³ of reserves at 50 m depth.
- Historical quarry fronts, now inactive, demonstrate its long-standing market value.
- Not tested by VALEXMAR due to limited demand.
- Technical properties are assumed to be similar to the black varieties from the same concession, though possibly with slightly lower strength.
- Internal Code: VALEXMAR · RJ COR
- Version: TF-RJ-CO-v2025.02