Calacatta 

Calacatta marble represents an iconic and prestigious material among Italian stones, extracted from the fascinating Apuan Alps, in the Vagli basin, Tuscany. Characterized by a white background that shifts toward ivory tones, Calacatta is crossed by delicate and irregular veins, ranging from shades of gold, pink, violet, gray bardiglio, and greenish hues. This kaleidoscope of colors and shapes creates a visually sophisticated impact, making it ideal for environments where design meets tradition.

 

Each slab of marble is unique and expresses a saccharoid structure enriched with natural minerals such as feldspars, quartz, and muscovite, with inclusions of pyrite that create golden reflections. Its veins, varying in width, seem to weave an intricate pattern that celebrates the inherent beauty of natural stone. Perfect for projects that require timeless elegance, Calacatta marble also stands out for its excellent technical properties, ensuring durability and reliability.

 

Due to the unique quality of each slab, all photos and digital representations displayed on this site are to be considered purely indicative.

General Specifications

Origin: Apuan Alps, Vagli Basin, Province of Lucca – Italy


Type: Natural Metamorphic Marble


Features: Saccharoid marble mainly composed of calcium carbonate with small percentages of accessory minerals, including feldspars, quartz, muscovite, and pyrite.


Color and Veining: White or ivory white background with thin, irregular veins in tones ranging from gold, pink, violet, gray bardiglio, and greenish hues. The veins may vary from a few millimeters to several centimeters in width, giving it a refined and distinctive appearance.


Available Finishes: Polished, Semi-Polished

Technical Characteristics

• Weight per Unit Volume (ɤ): 2.710 g/cm³


• Compressive Breaking Load (Kg/cm²): 1528-1550


• Compressive Breaking Load after Freeze-Thaw Cycles (Kg/cm²): 1380-1413


• Compressive Breaking Load in Tension via Bending (Kg/cm²): 182-186


• Thermal Expansion Coefficient (mm/m °C): 0.0052-0.0071


• Weight Absorption Coefficient (‰): 1.00


• Relative Abrasion Coefficient: 0.58


• Impact Resistance (minimum drop height): 60 cm