Calacatta White Marble Slabs – Apuan Alps, Carrara
Calacatta White Marble Slabs – Apuan Alps, Carrara
Quarried from the Apuan Alps in Carrara, this premium Italian marble features a brilliant white base with prominent grey veining and subtle golden undertones. Available in 2cm and 3cm slabs, it provides a sophisticated foundation for full-scale kitchen islands, large-format flooring, and luxury wall panels.
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Sourced from the historic quarry sites of the Apuan Alps, these Calacatta White Marble Slabs represent the pinnacle of Italian natural stone. Its geological identity is defined by a brilliant, crystalline white background that offers a level of luminosity and purity prized by designers for centuries. Unlike more common commercial whites, this material provides a crisp and sophisticated field that brightens interiors while maintaining its authentic natural character.
Visual movement is established by prominent, often linear grey veining that crosses the slab face with natural variation in intensity. Subtle golden or beige undertones frequently appear, adding a layer of warmth and visual depth that distinguishes it from colder white-and-grey varieties. This tonal balance makes it an exceptionally versatile material, coordinating easily with both warm timber cabinetry and cool metallic fixtures in premium residential programs.
Standard production is centred on 2cm and 3cm slabs, which provide the structural weight and thickness required for large-format applications. These dimensions are ideal for the fabrication of waterfall islands, grand fireplace surrounds, and custom-cut paving modules. While a polished finish emphasizes the stone's crystalline depth, a honed surface provides a more matte, architectural elegance that is increasingly popular for modern, reduced-glare floor packages.
Procurement for this material depends on early slab-specific selection to ensure the vein density and background shade meet the design requirements. Because each slab is a unique record of its geological origin, variation in pattern is inherent and expected. We recommend reviewing full slab bundles for large projects to ensure tonal continuity, especially when book-matching or sequence-matching is required for a unified architectural finish.
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Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Material Type | Marble Slabs |
| Origin Country | Italy |
| Color Family | White, Grey, Gold/Beige |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 3.0 |
| Water Absorption | 0.20 % |
| Density | 2.71 g/cm³ |
| Standard Sizes | Slab |
| Custom Size Available | Yes |
| MOQ (Tiles) | N/A |
| MOQ (Slabs) | N/A |
| Typical Lead Time | 15-25 days |
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