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| Other Names | Carnico Grigio Marmo, Grey Carnico Marble, Grigio Argentato Carnico, Gris Carnico | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Italy | |
| Absorption | 0.1-0.15% | |
| 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 |
Grigio Carnico Marble presents a deep charcoal to black background with sharp, intersecting white veining that cuts across the surface in multiple directions. The pattern is dense and fractured, with fine linear threads layered over thicker, more pronounced veins, creating a high-contrast composition with strong visual movement.
Interior applications for Grigio Carnico Marble can extend to hospitality check-in areas, vertical surfaces within lounge spaces, and cladding at circulation nodes where directional movement is emphasized. It can also be applied at column faces, integrated into feature zones within open-plan interiors, or used as a contrasting surface element against lighter surrounding materials.
Through StonePly fabrication, a thin layer of Grigio Carnico Marble is bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, forming a composite panel that reduces overall weight compared to traditional stone while maintaining a consistent thickness. This approach allows the material to be detailed across interior vertical surfaces where alignment, support coordination, and clean installation are required, while preserving the natural veining and visual depth of the stone.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Grigio Carnico 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.