Marmara Marble Slab
Marmara Marble Slab
Marmara marble is an iconic Turkish stone characterized by unique parallel blue-grey veining on a cool-white field. Quarried on the historic Marmara island — a source of stone since Roman and Byzantine times — these slabs provide a structured and prestigious choice for luxury spa environments, bathroom cladding, and contemporary flooring.
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Product Description
Extracted from the historic coastal quarries of the Marmara Sea, this crystalline marble is one of the most architecturally structured stones in the global trade. The stone is defined by its geological bedding pattern, resulting in perfectly parallel horizontal veins of smoke and cobalt-grey sweeping across a cool-white ground. This mathematical rhythm allows designers to reinforce the vertical or horizontal lines of a room's architecture through sequential panel layouts — a quality more controlled than the free-form veining of Italian Bianco Carrara.
Marmara marble has been quarried since the Roman era and was used extensively in Byzantine religious architecture, lending it a provenance that few natural stones can match. Its mineral matrix is highly dense, allowing for a deep mirror-polish that significantly intensifies the silver veining. The stone's natural mineral properties have historically made it the preferred surface for Turkish baths, and this same quality is relevant today for hotel wellness centers and healthcare-adjacent commercial interiors.
Typical Applications
- Spa and wellness zones — historically used in Turkish hammams; naturally hygienic surface.
- Contemporary floor fields — the parallel veins create a rhythmic, disciplined flow.
- Architectural wall cladding — ideal for creating high-impact striped feature walls.
- Bespoke master bathroom suites — vanity tops, shower walls, and integrated stone basins.
Available Formats
- Finish options: Polished, Honed, Brushed, and Leathered
- Thickness: 2cm and 3cm calibrated architectural grades
- Slab sizes: Large format random slabs 240cm+ x 120cm+
- Tile formats: 12"x12", 12"x24", 18"x18", and 60x60cm
As an authentic Turkish coastal product, we ensure single-batch consistency for all Marmara orders to guarantee parallel vein continuity across large fields. Every shipment includes full documentation for international customs. Material is secured in reinforced, seaworthy wooden bundles with standard lead times of 15–20 days from deposit.
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Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Material Type | Marble Slabs |
| Origin Country | N/A |
| Color Family | grey, blue, white |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 3.0 |
| Water Absorption | 0.20 % |
| Density | 2.71 g/cm³ |
| Standard Sizes | of the marble slab? |
| Custom Size Available | Yes |
| MOQ (Tiles) | N/A |
| MOQ (Slabs) | N/A |
| Typical Lead Time | 15-25 days |
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