marble
Danby Marble – Imperial White
Imperial Danby Marble is a metamorphic rock, a variety of Danby marble, characterized by a muted white background with soft grey and gold veins. It is known for being stronger and denser than many white marbles, quarried from the deepest strata of the Danby quarry.
- Quarry
- Danby, Vermont, USA
- Mohs hardness
- 3–4
- Water absorption
- 0.06–0.08%
- ASTM spec
- ASTM C503 marble
- Installed price
- $60–$150/sq ft installed
- Slab price
- $88–$145/sq ft slab
- Finishes
- Polished, Honed, Leather
- Applications
- countertops, walls, flooring, fireplace surrounds, interior, exterior cladding
- USA distributors
- Marble & Granite, Inc.; Allstone; HG Stones; New York Stone; Artistic Tile; Zicana Boutique; Lakeside Surfaces
- Maintenance
- Imperial Danby Marble is less prone to staining than other marbles due to its low absorption rate, but it will etch like other marbles. Sealing is required.