About
Material Type:
Marble
Origin:
Italy
((Sovicille, Provincia di Siena, Toscana))
Priamry Color(s):
White
Recommended Usage:Kitchen and bathroom countertops, monuments, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, waterjet pattern, wall panels, table tops
Additional Names:Calacatta Gold Vein Marble,Calacatta Golden Marble,Calacata Oro Marble,Calacatta Oro Marble,Calcutta Gold Marble,Marmo Calacatta Vena D`Oro,Calacata D'oro Marmo,Calacata Gold Marble,Calacatta Doro Marble,Calacatta Siena Marble,Calacatta Di Siena Marble,Calacatta Golden White Marble,Fish Maw Gold Marble,In China Stone Market:金丝卡拉卡塔白(Jīn Sī Kǎlā Kǎ Tǎ Bái),鱼肚金(Yúdù Jīn)
Finished Surface:Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Acid Washing,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Testing
Water
Absorption:0.22 - 0.28 mass%
Density:2725 kg/m3
Compressive
Strength:122.0 - 126.0 MPa
Description
Calacatta Gold Marble is a high-quality and luxurious type of marble known for its distinctive white background and stunning golden veins. It is highly sought after for its elegant appearance and is often associated with luxury and sophistication.
Calacatta Gold Marble is quarried primarily in Italy, specifically from the region of Carrara. It is characterized by its white or creamy white base color, which provides a clean and bright aesthetic. The veining in Calacatta Gold Marble is typically bold and dramatic, with golden, amber, or yellow veins that traverse the surface in a random or sweeping pattern. These veins can vary in thickness, intensity, and distribution, making each slab of Calacatta Gold Marble unique.
This marble is commonly used in high-end residential and commercial applications, such as countertops, backsplashes, floorings, and wall claddings. It is particularly favored in spaces where a touch of luxury and elegance is desired.
Due to its popularity and distinctive appearance, Calacatta Gold Marble is often considered a premium and more expensive option compared to other marble types. When using Calacatta Gold Marble, it is recommended to handle and care for it properly to maintain its beauty and longevity.
As always, it's advisable to view samples in person or consult with a stone supplier or professional to better understand the specific characteristics, variations, and availability of Calacatta Gold Marble for your particular project.
Petrographic definition: breccia marble
Massa Unit Volume: 2725 kg/m3
Water Absorption: 0.22%
Breaking Load Compression Simple: 126 MPa
Compression breaking load after freezing: 122 MPa
Tangent elastic modulus: 45,700 MPa
Tensile indirectly by bending 12.3 MPa
Its coefficient of Abrasion (referred to Granite St. Fedelino): 0.58
Impact resistance: minimum fall height: 36 cm
Linear thermal expansion coefficient of 3.9 x 10-5 0C-1
Knoop microhardness: 1354 MPa
Index of non-uniformity of hardness: 1.25
Source: Università di Pisa - Politecnico di Torino
Item Details
Quarry Location:
(Sovicille, Provincia di Siena, Toscana)
Recommended Usage:
Kitchen and bathroom countertops, monuments, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, waterjet pattern, wall panels, table tops
Additional Names:
Calacatta Gold Vein Marble,Calacatta Golden Marble,Calacata Oro Marble,Calacatta Oro Marble,Calcutta Gold Marble,Marmo Calacatta Vena D`Oro,Calacata D'oro Marmo,Calacata Gold Marble,Calacatta Doro Marble,Calacatta Siena Marble,Calacatta Di Siena Marble,Calacatta Golden White Marble,Fish Maw Gold Marble,In China Stone Market:金丝卡拉卡塔白(Jīn Sī Kǎlā Kǎ Tǎ Bái),鱼肚金(Yúdù Jīn)
Finished Surface:
Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Acid Washing,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Water Absorption:
0.22 - 0.28 mass%
Density:
2725 kg/m3
Compressive Strength:
122.0 - 126.0 MPa
Description
Calacatta Gold Marble is a high-quality and luxurious type of marble known for its distinctive white background and stunning golden veins. It is highly sought after for its elegant appearance and is often associated with luxury and sophistication.
Calacatta Gold Marble is quarried primarily in Italy, specifically from the region of Carrara. It is characterized by its white or creamy white base color, which provides a clean and bright aesthetic. The veining in Calacatta Gold Marble is typically bold and dramatic, with golden, amber, or yellow veins that traverse the surface in a random or sweeping pattern. These veins can vary in thickness, intensity, and distribution, making each slab of Calacatta Gold Marble unique.
This marble is commonly used in high-end residential and commercial applications, such as countertops, backsplashes, floorings, and wall claddings. It is particularly favored in spaces where a touch of luxury and elegance is desired.
Due to its popularity and distinctive appearance, Calacatta Gold Marble is often considered a premium and more expensive option compared to other marble types. When using Calacatta Gold Marble, it is recommended to handle and care for it properly to maintain its beauty and longevity.
As always, it's advisable to view samples in person or consult with a stone supplier or professional to better understand the specific characteristics, variations, and availability of Calacatta Gold Marble for your particular project.
Petrographic definition: breccia marble
Massa Unit Volume: 2725 kg/m3
Water Absorption: 0.22%
Breaking Load Compression Simple: 126 MPa
Compression breaking load after freezing: 122 MPa
Tangent elastic modulus: 45,700 MPa
Tensile indirectly by bending 12.3 MPa
Its coefficient of Abrasion (referred to Granite St. Fedelino): 0.58
Impact resistance: minimum fall height: 36 cm
Linear thermal expansion coefficient of 3.9 x 10-5 0C-1
Knoop microhardness: 1354 MPa
Index of non-uniformity of hardness: 1.25
Source: Università di Pisa - Politecnico di Torino