Gold - Marble
Quarry Location: Sovicille, Provincia di Siena, Toscana
Water Absorption: 0.22 mass %
Density: 2720 Kg/m³
Flexural Strength: 16.0 MPa
Compressive Strength: 144.0 - 149.0 MPa
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, window sills, balustrades, columns, wall and pool copings, pool pavers, sculptures, fireplaces
Finishing Surface: Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Additional Names: Calacatta Oro Siena Marble, Calacatta di Siena Marble, Calacatta Siena Oro Marble, Siena Gold Marble, Giallo Siena Marble,Marmo Giallo Siena Avorio, Marmo Giallo Siena Chiaro, Marmi Calacatta Sienna,Calacatta Siena Marble
Calacatta Siena Marble is a metamorphic lithotype celebrated for its heterogeneous texture and color variations. Quarried in Sovicille, Provincia di Siena, Toscana, Italy, this marble showcases a range of captivating features that contribute to its unique and artistic appeal.
One of the distinctive characteristics of Calacatta Siena Marble is its varied color palette, which can range from dark yellow to ivory. This diversity creates a visually dynamic surface, adding warmth and depth to any space where the marble is applied. The marble exhibits slender veins that appear in hues of white or varying shades of ochre yellow, further enhancing its visual complexity.
The heterogeneity in texture and color of Calacatta Siena Marble makes each slab a one-of-a-kind piece of natural art. The interplay of dark yellow and ivory tones with intricate veins gives the marble a sense of movement and life, making it a sought-after material for high-end architectural and design projects.
The marble is sourced from Sovicille, a region known for producing exceptional quality stone. The geological processes in this area contribute to the unique characteristics of Calacatta Siena Marble, making it a symbol of the rich heritage and craftsmanship associated with Italian marble.
Common applications for Calacatta Siena Marble include countertops, flooring, wall cladding, and various decorative elements where its captivating color variations and distinctive veining can be showcased. This marble variety stands as a testament to the enduring beauty and versatility of natural stone in architectural and design contexts.