Calacatta Oro

Calacatta Oro marble is one of the most precious gems in Italian marble artistry, carefully extracted from the Apuan Alps, in the Vagli basin, Tuscany. Characterized by a predominantly white background, with variations ranging from pure white to ivory white, this Italian marble is interrupted by veins of ochre yellow that seem to dance across the surface, with possible hints of gray, green, or red.

 

Each slab of this marble tells a story of elegance and sophistication, making it the ideal choice for luxury environments with great visual impact. What makes Calacatta Oro marble particularly special is its rare combination of aesthetic beauty and physical-mechanical resistance, making it an exclusive choice for those seeking to blend elegance, functionality, and prestigious visual appeal.

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: Marble composed mainly of calcium carbonate, with a small percentage of accessory minerals such as feldspar, quartz, and opaque minerals, including pyrite.

 

Color and Veining: Predominantly white marble, with variations ranging from pure white to ivory white. The veins, known as matrices, are predominantly ochre yellow, with possible hints of gray, green, or red. The presence of minerals like pyrite gives golden reflections, while other natural impurities may create light spots or shading.

 

Available Finishes: Polished, Semi-Polished

Technical Characteristics

• Weight per unit volume: 2215/2696 Kg/m³


• Compressive breaking load: 1080/1277 Kg/cm²


• Flexural strength: 122/125 Kg/cm²


• Thermal expansion coefficient: 0.0039/0.0045 mm/m °C


• Weight absorption coefficient: 0.2/0.3 %


• Relative abrasion coefficient: 0.58 mm