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Poland · Serpentinite

Karpaty Green

also known as Polish Green, Zielony Karpat, Karkonosze Serpentinite, Jagello Green

A serpentinite from the Karkonosze and Sudeten mountains of Lower Silesia, Poland. Deep, rich greens with black-to-olive veining, it is one of the most distinctive European green stones. Poland is a significant natural stone producer (Strzegom granite is Europe's largest granite quarry by output), and Karpaty Green serpentinite represents the premium ornamental face of the Polish stone industry. Used for luxury floor tiles, wall cladding, and architectural accents.

Origin
Dolny Sląsk (Lower Silesia), south-western Poland, Poland
Stone type
Serpentinite
Density
2.65 g/cm³
Look
dark, green, veined, unique, architectural
Finishes
polished, honed
Formats
slab, tile, cut-to-size
Exterior use
Best specified for interiors

Type-level physical facts shown. Per-lot lab values (absorption, flexural strength) confirmed at quotation.

Good to know

Is Polish serpentinite the same as Verde Guatemala?

No. Verde Guatemala is a deeper, more saturated emerald green serpentinite from Guatemala. Polish Karpaty Green tends to be darker, with more olive and black tones, making them visually distinct. Both are European-market green stones but with different aesthetics.

Is Lower Silesia a significant stone-producing region?

Yes. The Dolny Sląsk (Lower Silesia) region is the heart of Polish natural stone production. Strzegom is the largest granite quarrying area in Europe by block output, and the region also produces serpentinites, basalts, and sandstones.

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