Arabescato Rosso Orobico
Arabescato Orobico Marble is one of the most historic and distinctive natural stones in the world. For many years, it has been quarried in the Upper Brembana Valley in the municipality of Camerata Cornello (BG). The characteristic of this marble is the strong variation in veining and the bold patterns, which allow the material to be perfectly suited for open-pore designs.
As an ornamental material, it is used in any environment, particularly in large spaces. It can be used for flooring, cladding, and decorative elements, including in outdoor settings.
Product description
Arabescato Orobico has geological origins dating back about 225 million years, when the Bergamo region was characterized by a tropical climate similar to today’s Caribbean islands. The environmental conditions of the time, with lagoons and coral reefs, gave rise to the chromatic and geometric variety that distinguishes this stone. Quarried for over a century, it has been used in prestigious works such as St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome and numerous churches in the province of Bergamo.
This marble can be processed in various finishes, including polished, honed, flamed, or bush-hammered. The open-pore treatment enhances the natural geometric patterns of the stone.
Data sheet
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Availability | Limited |
| Compressive strength | 1818 kg/cm2 |
| Compressive strength after freeze-thaw cycles | 1829 kg/cm3 |
| Flexural strength | 165 kg/cm2 |
| Thermal linear expansion coefficient | 0.0051mm/m°C |
| Water absorption coefficient | 0.79% |
| Impact resistance, minimum drop height | 35 cm |
| Abrasion resistance | – |
| Weight per unit volume | 2724 kg/m3 |
Related materials
Arabescato Orobico has geological origins dating back about 225 million years, when the Bergamo region was characterized by a tropical climate similar to today’s Caribbean islands. The environmental conditions of the time, with lagoons and coral reefs, gave rise to the chromatic and geometric variety that distinguishes this stone. Quarried for over a century, it has been used in prestigious works such as St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome and numerous churches in the province of Bergamo.
This marble can be processed in various finishes, including polished, honed, flamed, or bush-hammered. The open-pore treatment enhances the natural geometric patterns of the stone.
Data sheet
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Availability | Limited |
| Compressive strength | 1818 kg/cm2 |
| Compressive strength after freeze-thaw cycles | 1829 kg/cm3 |
| Flexural strength | 165 kg/cm2 |
| Thermal linear expansion coefficient | 0.0051mm/m°C |
| Water absorption coefficient | 0.79% |
| Impact resistance, minimum drop height | 35 cm |
| Abrasion resistance | – |
| Weight per unit volume | 2724 kg/m3 |