Oriental White Marble

Other NamesAsian Statuary Marble, Eastern White Marble, Dongfang White
AvailabilityInquire
Finishes Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique
Country of OriginChina
Absorption0.3-0.6%
Fire Performance0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84)
Freeze Thaw ResistanceGood
Panel SizesUp to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm)
Structural Performance (on Honeycomb)Excellent

Oriental White Marble Panels by StonePly

Oriental White Marble presents a soft white background layered with delicate gray veining that moves irregularly across the surface. The veining ranges from faint linear threads to slightly heavier mineral markings that drift through the stone in subtle patterns. Gentle tonal variation and scattered crystalline deposits give Oriental White Marble a quiet visual texture while maintaining an overall light and refined appearance.

Across building exteriors, Oriental White Marble is frequently incorporated into wall cladding, architectural entry surrounds, and soffit surfaces where a light marble finish contributes clarity to the building envelope. Interior applications often include lobby wall cladding, feature partitions, and atrium surfaces, where Oriental White Marble provides a calm, consistent field that complements contemporary interior architecture.

StonePly fabricates Oriental White Marble panels by bonding a thin layer of marble to an aluminum honeycomb backing. This approach significantly reduces panel weight while allowing Oriental White Marble to be incorporated into modern panelized cladding systems and vertical architectural assemblies.

For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Oriental White Marble, please contact StonePly for more information.

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.