A STONETEX own more than 10 years export experience in marble mosaic and tile, our factory focus on mosaic, tile and marble molding trim producing since 1990. It is our pleasure to share some marble information within our knowledge.
1-. What is the popular marble for marble mosaic and tile? — Fashion is circle. The popular Marble color in home decor changes with time, however, black marble, white marble and grey marble always on the top of pyramid.
— Black marble: China Nero Marquina, Absolute Black, Black Wooden from China.
— Grey marble: Bardiglio, Cinderella, Pretia Grey.
— White marble: China Oriental White, Guangxi White, Luna White, crystal white, Italian Carrara, Statuary and Calacatta Gold, Greece Thassos.
Absolutely, White marble adds gorgeous, intricate designs to any room, ensuring you can achieve any look you dream of. With our shipment record, Calacatta Gold, Carrara, Oriental White and Thassos is the most populared white marble color. Thassos is a pure white marble with the brilliant crystalline color of refined sugar, so easy to be recognized. But Carrara, Oriental white and Calacatta Gold both white with veins, how can we know the difference, let us see.
2-. What is the difference between Carrara, Oriental White and Calacatta marble? — Carrara Bianco:
Carrara marble quarried in Italy, it is known white-gray background or some tend toward blue-gray surface, with a light gray feathery veins.
| Density | 2.52g/m3 | Water Absorption | 0.55% |
| Compressive Strength | 123Mpa | Flextural Strength | 12.5Mpa |
— Oriental White:
Oriental White marble also named Eastern white, Asian Statuary, quarried in China, it is popular for its milk bright white with dark grey liner veining, fine grain, rich in the sense of jade. So there’s a lot of contrast between light and dark in this stone.
| Density | 2.55g/m3 | Water Absorption | 0.40% |
| Compressive Strength | 203Mpa | Flextural Strength | 14Mpa |
— Calacatta Gold:
Calacatta Gold marble is one of the most famous stones in the world, quarried in Carrara, Italy. The Calacatta is a white background with dramatic and thick veins, can range in color from gold to brown to beige to dark gray tones. Its natural variation creates a luxurious artwork in every piece.
| Density | 2.54g/m3 | Water Absorption | 0.36% |
| Compressive Strength | 250Mpa | Flextural Strength | 13.5Mpa |
For these three white marble, Carrara is the best-priced marble, since it's not looks such white and less high-end. Welcome to contact info@stonetexs.com for more professional advice.
