Today we're talking about one of my favorite granites, Delicatus.
While looking for pictures I felt like I was talking about two different slabs for Slab Sunday. Delicatus is such a tricky color of granite. It's one of those slabs that can change DRASTICALLY from bundle to bundle. I feel like a broken record, but it's so important to pick out the exact slabs that you will be purchasing.
It's such a tricky granite because of the gold tones. Some slabs have none, they are just black and white with a bit of grey and maybe a little taupe. These are the slabs that are extremely popular here in Utah right now.
Some slabs have gold, caramel and/or peach tones in them. Arizona Tile's website explains that this is because "over millions of years, water has penetrated deep into the stone through small cracks and fissures, causing the iron oxide and other minerals to oxidize. It is this process that produces the rich, vibrant gold tones that are visible in this granite."While looking for pictures I felt like I was talking about two different slabs for Slab Sunday. Delicatus is such a tricky color of granite. It's one of those slabs that can change DRASTICALLY from bundle to bundle. I feel like a broken record, but it's so important to pick out the exact slabs that you will be purchasing.
Some people only like the slabs with the gold....or the caramel....or the peach. It's all about what you are looking for, so again, pick out your exact slabs!
Above is a good example of Delicatus with some color in it. Photo from GardenWeb.Other names for Delicatus include: Kodiak, Romano Delicatus, Delicatus Hiperion, Delicatus White and Delicatus Gold.
Did I miss a name? Email me if I did and I'll add it. Reason #2 why this granite is tricky, it has so many flippin' names!
Delicatus is quarried from a bedrock quarry in Brazil. It is shipped with a mesh backing to prevent damage during shipping.
This is such a beautiful granite. I love all the characteristics that make Delicatus unique.
Above photo from Counter Effects.Due to the quartz, feldspar and epoxy that is in this stone the polished finish on top won't all be consistent. This is really only noticeable in certain lights and it's just a characteristic of natural stone. I only mention it because I read some comments on a message board where people were complaining about it and saying it was the fabricators fault.
Delicatus is available in 2 cm and 3 cm granite slabs.
Questions about Delicatus? Would you like to see a particular slab featured here on Slab Sunday? Email me at Stephanie@mgsbydesign.com.
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Wow, Delicatus is beautiful!!! I like it just black and white. I don't like the peaches. But I can see how some people would like the peaches or golds. I guess it does just depend on what look you are going for. Thanks for the Slab Sundays that you do, I learn a lot every week!
Delicatus is such a beautiful stone! After a year (twelve months) & some serious contemplation of Labrador Antiqua, I finally saw a slab of Delicatus White & said, "Let's go!" Our stone has just a bit of color - perfect with our maple cabinets.
So excited! I love your reviews - they really helped me decide between various stones.
Thanks for the comment Jenna! I'm so glad you love your Delicatus. :)
I have Delicatus granite however, I went with delicatus brown. Such a rich looking granite with tons of mica and caramel and cream. Love it!
I have delicaus, however we have delicatus brown. I'm in love with our slab it's so rich looking with tons of mica, caramel, cream, white and grey.
I absolutely love Delicatus but am afraid of using it. I have cherry cabinets and Leonardo Travertine flooring laid in a french pattern. The flooring has predominantly tan, brown, and beige, but also has white, gray and black and is absolutely beautiful! Possibly if I find a slab with more of the browns than the blacks and whites it would work. Love your posts!
Wanda
I have a piece in my bath with a hint of yellow/green, it looks great, but I just chipped the backsplash, it this particular granite more brittle than others? Where does the name come from, is this a "delicate" granite?
Anonymous-
It's not necessarily a more delicate granite, but it does have a lot of quartz and mica that have a tendency to chip out. This usually happens during fabrication, but every once in awhile I'll hear a homeowner say it happened after installation.
Your chip can probably be filled with a glue that matches really well if it's big enough. Call your fabricator and they should be able to take care of it for you.
Hi,
Have you ever heard of Delicatus Super? I saw it at a store but the lighting wasn't very good and they don't have a sample. It looked like it had blue coloring in it, but the retailer said she believed it was actually gray. I'm trying to decide between this and Spring white. Any opinion? If the Delicatus Super has gray in it then that is what I'm leaning toward since I want more gray and less taupe which the Spring white seems to have more of. Thanks!
Hi,
Have you ever heard of Delicatus Super? I saw it at a store but the lighting wasn't very good and they don't have a sample. It looked like it had blue coloring in it, but the retailer said she believed it was actually gray. I'm trying to decide between this and Spring white. Any opinion? If the Delicatus Super has gray in it then that is what I'm leaning toward since I want more gray and less taupe which the Spring white seems to have more of. Thanks!
Hi Tiffany-
I haven't ever seen anything called Delicatus Super but I'm willing to bet it's the same thing as Delicatus. The place you went most likely renamed it to make them unique or because it looked slightly different than Delicatus they already had.
I've never really seen blue in Delicatus but it may have some. See if you can get them to give you a sample that you can look at in a better light.
Good luck!
Our Delicatus White has several areas with a blue-green tint in the background. We have grown to love the depth & variations of colors within the stone.
Thanks for this post and the great pictures. We found a beautiful piece of Delicatus White (with hints of green in the quartz chunks) and I'm trying to make a final decision on whether to use it for our new kitchen. I found this info really helpful. Cari from PA
Thanks Cari! I'm glad we were able to help!
We'd love to see pictures of your kitchen when it's done.
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