Marble
Calacatta Viola
Calacatta Viola is an Italian marble characterized by a soft white background with striking cabernet-hued, deep burgundy, or violet veining. It is known for its bold and beautiful patterns, creating a dramatic visual effect. It is quarried from Italy's oldest quarries.
- Origin
- Carrara, Apuan Mountains, Italy
- Quarry
- Carrara, Tuscany, Italy
- Mohs hardness
- 3-5 (some sources specify 3.0-3.5)
- Water absorption
- Low (some sources state 0.20% or less than 0.5% for porcelain marble lookalikes, but for natural stone, it's generally low for marble).
- ASTM spec
- ASTM C503 (Standard Specification for Marble Dimension Stone) - as a marble, it would fall under this specification.
- Installed price
- $150 - $280 (some sources indicate $230/sq ft from Artistic Tile, others $150-200/sq ft for normal marble, and $300-400/sq ft for Calacatta overall).
- Slab price
- $120 - $280 (some sources indicate $124.45/sq ft from Carrara Marble, others $119.99/sq ft from StoneTrash, and $250+ for premium slabs).
- Finishes
- Polished, Honed, Leathered
- Applications
- High-end flooring, bathrooms, countertops, fireplace surrounds, wall coverings, vanities, interior spaces, statement pieces.
- USA distributors
- New York Stone, Artistic Tile, Marble Systems, Tile & Mosaic Depot, Nova Tile and Stone, ABC Stone, Carrara Marble (online supplier).
- Maintenance
- Requires sealing to protect from stains and maintain color vibrancy. Susceptible to acid etching. Regular cleaning with pH-neutral cleaners is recommended.