| Other Names | Breccia Damascata Marble, Breccia Oniciata Damascata marble, Onicata Marble, Onicato marble, Damascatta Marble | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Italy | |
| Absorption | 0.2-0.45% | |
| MIA Soundness Class | D | |
| Fire Performance | 0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84) | |
| Freeze Thaw Resistance | Good | |
| Panel Sizes | Up to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm) | |
| Structural Performance (on Honeycomb) | Excellent |
Breccia Oniciata Marble Panels by StonePly
Marble forms when limestone is compressed and heated by the natural rock-forming processes so that the grains re crystallize. As the marble forms the calcite crystals lock together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. These crystals give marble its natural luster. The marble veins are formed by inclusions of other non-calcite minerals. Breccia Oniciata marble is quarried in Italy. The beige color and beautiful grain of the stone is highly prized in architecture and art.
Additional Reading
You are probably more familiar with marble than you realize. From Michelangelo's mighty carrara marble David, to the intricately carved cenotaphs of the Taj Mahal, to the royal Marble Arch of Buckingham Palace, marble has been the stuff of civilized architecture and art for centuries. Being a form of limestone, it is softer than granite, making it more susceptible to deterioration and wear but a simple, regular maintenance routine will keep marble looking beautiful.
Marble has a soft, sophisticated aura. Small interior spaces will especially benefit from marble's less "busy" feel when compared to granite thanks to its large, flowing veins.
Certain marbles can be “book matched,” meaning the edges of two panels are paired to create a mirror image. Book matching's effect is best expressed on large panels.