marble
Calacatta Gold Marble
Calacatta Gold Marble is a luxurious Italian marble quarried in the Apuan Alps of the Carrara region. It is characterized by a crisp white background with distinctive, bold veining that ranges from grey to striking gold or honey tones. This unique coloration and dramatic patterning make each slab unique and highly sought after for high-end designs.
- Quarry
- Apuan Alps, Carrara region, Italy
- Mohs hardness
- 3–5
- Water absorption
- 0.10–0.28%
- ASTM spec
- ASTM C503
- Installed price
- $150–$300+/sq ft installed
- Slab price
- $59–$205/sq ft slab
- Finishes
- Polished, Honed, Leathered
- Applications
- Kitchen islands, Backsplashes, Vanity tops, Wall cladding, Fireplace surrounds
- USA distributors
- Surfaces Galore; RPS Distributors Inc.; Triton Stone Group; Nova Tile and Stone
- Maintenance
- Requires sealing upon installation and regularly thereafter. Use pH-neutral cleaners, avoid acidic products, wipe spills promptly, and avoid abrasives to prevent etching and staining.