Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | Calacatta Azulatto | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Italy | |
| 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 |
Calacatta Bluette Marble presents a cool grey field layered with sweeping movement, where soft silver tones blend into deeper charcoal veining and intermittent washes of warm beige. The pattern reads as fluid and directional, with elongated streaks and subtle tonal shifts that create depth without visual heaviness. Areas of darker mineral concentration punctuate the surface, giving the stone a dynamic, almost striated composition.
Across exterior conditions, this marble can be incorporated into wall cladding systems, entry surrounds, and architectural screen elements that benefit from a refined, cooler palette. Interior applications may include lobby feature walls, corridor cladding, or full-height vertical surfaces where continuous veining enhances the spatial experience. Its natural variation allows it to work equally well across expansive installations or smaller-scale architectural elements.
StonePly fabricates Calacatta Bluette Marble as a thin stone layer bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, resulting in panels that are lighter in weight with a uniform thickness compared to traditional full-thickness stone. This configuration supports more efficient handling and installation, while allowing the material to be integrated into a wider range of vertical wall assemblies. The system maintains the visual integrity of the stone while adapting to contemporary construction methods.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Calacatta Bluette Marble, please contact StonePly for more information.
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.