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| Other Names | Calacatta Gold Borghini, Calacatta Oro Borghini, Calacatta Borghini Extra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Borghini Marble presents a crisp white field layered with sweeping grey veining and warm golden accents that move diagonally across the surface. The pattern alternates between broad, open areas and tighter, more intricate lines, creating contrast in both scale and intensity. Subtle tonal shifts and layered movement give the stone a sense of depth while maintaining a clean, luminous overall appearance.
For exterior applications, Calacatta Borghini Marble can be used in wall cladding systems, framed entry conditions, and vertical architectural elements where the veining can extend across the building envelope. Within interior environments, Calacatta Borghini Marble can be carried through lobby walls, circulation corridors, and full-height cladding installations, allowing the material to define spatial transitions and anchor key areas of the design.
StonePly panels are fabricated by bonding a thin layer of Calacatta Borghini Marble to an aluminum honeycomb backing, creating a panel that is lighter in weight and consistent in thickness compared to traditional full-thickness stone. This construction approach allows for easier handling and coordination with a range of wall assemblies, supporting more efficient installation while maintaining the visual characteristics of the stone. The system enables natural stone to be incorporated into vertical applications with greater flexibility.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Calacatta Borghini 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.