Calacatta Oro
Calacatta Oro, or Gold, is a precious Italian marble, quarried in Tuscany, in the Apuan Alps. Its background is crystalline white, and its veins are yellow-gold in color; it is a material that is both understated and elegant, able to adapt to all types of settings and contexts, from classical to modern.
The dramatic appearance of its uniquely patterned veins makes it ideal for luxurious environments, minimalistic objects, and can be combined with other materials such as wood and metal. Calacatta marble was also used during the Renaissance for interior furnishings and luxury objects.
Product description
The limited availability of Calacatta Oro makes it particularly exclusive and expensive. For this reason, it is often used as the focal point in prestigious spaces or in architectural details with a strong visual impact, such as walls entirely covered in Calacatta Oro.
Data sheet
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Availability | Medium |
| Compressive breaking load | 1389 kg/cm2 |
| Compressive breaking load after freeze-thaw cycles | 1321 kg/cm2 |
| Unitary flexural breaking load | 162 kg/cm2 |
| Thermal linear expansion coefficient | 0.0046 mm/m°C |
| Water absorption coefficient | 0.35% |
| Impact resistance, minimum fall height | 52 cm |
| Wear due to friction | – |
| Weight per unit volume | 2704 kg/m3 |
Related materials
The limited availability of Calacatta Oro makes it particularly exclusive and expensive. For this reason, it is often used as the focal point in prestigious spaces or in architectural details with a strong visual impact, such as walls entirely covered in Calacatta Oro.
Data sheet
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Availability | Medium |
| Compressive breaking load | 1389 kg/cm2 |
| Compressive breaking load after freeze-thaw cycles | 1321 kg/cm2 |
| Unitary flexural breaking load | 162 kg/cm2 |
| Thermal linear expansion coefficient | 0.0046 mm/m°C |
| Water absorption coefficient | 0.35% |
| Impact resistance, minimum fall height | 52 cm |
| Wear due to friction | – |
| Weight per unit volume | 2704 kg/m3 |