Breccia Pernice Marble

Other NamesBreccia Pernice Scura, Breccia Fumane, Brecciano Pernice, Breche Pernice, Breccia Pernice Extra
AvailabilityInquire
Finishes Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique
Country of OriginItaly
Absorption0.2-0.45%
MIA Soundness ClassD
Fire Performance0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84)
Freeze Thaw ResistanceGood
Panel SizesUp to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm)
Structural Performance (on Honeycomb)Excellent

Breccia Pernice Marble Panels by StonePly

Breccia Pernice Marble is composed of warm rose, terracotta, and muted beige tones interwoven with angular brecciated fragments and fine mineral veining. Larger cream and pale blush sections are set within a network of rust-colored and ochre matrix, creating a fractured yet cohesive surface. The pattern is dense and highly variable, with directional shifts and intersecting veins that give the stone a layered, geologic character.

Exterior applications for Breccia Pernice Marble include cladding systems, panelized facade assemblies, and entry-facing wall conditions where its variation reads cohesively across larger surfaces. Interior use can extend to wall panel installations, feature walls, and partition elements, allowing the fragmented pattern and tonal shifts to become more pronounced and contribute to how spaces are visually organized.

Fabricated as a thin layer of natural Breccia Pernice Marble bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, the system reduces overall weight compared to traditional stone while maintaining a consistent, uniform thickness across panels. This configuration supports installation efficiency and allows the material to integrate with contemporary wall assemblies and rainscreen systems.

For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Breccia Pernice 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.