Marble
Calacatta Borghini
Calacatta Borghini is a classic Italian white marble quarried in the historic Carrara region of Tuscany. It features a pristine, creamy white background with magnificent and often bold, deep grey veining, sometimes with delicate grey feathered lines or hints of soft gold and honey tones. It is a fine-grained white marble, known for its luxurious feel.
- Origin
- Carrara region, Tuscany, Italy
- Quarry
- Borghini quarry, Carrara, Italy (Marbo s.r.l. is active in excavation and processing).
- Mohs hardness
- 3-5 (Calacatta marble scores 3-5 on the Mohs hardness scale. Some porcelain versions claim a Mohs hardness of 8).
- Water absorption
- Marble is porous, so it will absorb water. It is recommended not to let water dry on it and to wipe spills immediately. Porcelain versions have minimal moisture absorption (0.01%).
- ASTM spec
- Marble is covered by ASTM C503 (Standard Specification for Marble Dimension Stone). ASTM C880 (Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimension Stone) is also relevant. Water absorption capacity is typically < 0.5% for porcelain versions, but for natural marble, it's generally higher than quartz. Natural marble is porous.
- Installed price
- $50 - $400 (Calacatta marble installed can range from $50-$180/sq ft. Standard Calacatta ranges from $180-$300/sq ft. Premium marble countertops can go up to $150/sq ft. Some sources indicate $300-$400/sq ft for the stone alone for high-end Calacatta. Porcelain Calacatta Borghini can be $83.56/sq ft installed).
- Slab price
- $213 - $400+ (StoneTrash lists Calacatta Gold Borghini at $213/sq ft for a slab. For the stone alone, averages run $300 to $400 per square foot for high-end Calacatta. Pricing fluctuates based on demand and availability).
- Finishes
- Polished, Honed.
- Applications
- Countertops, flooring, wall cladding, interior applications, architectural elements.
- USA distributors
- IRG Stone, HG Stones, All Natural Stone, Artistic Tile, ABC Stone, Aria Stone Gallery, Dedalo Stone, Terrastone Gallery.
- Maintenance
- Requires sealing to protect against staining and etching. Wipe spills immediately. Use pH-neutral cleaners. Relatively soft, so it can scratch more easily than harder stones like granite or quartzite.