Calacatta Crema Marble

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.

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