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| Other Names | Light Emperador, Emperador Claro, Emperador Light Turkey Marble, Turkish Light Emperador, Bursa Light Emperador | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Turkey | |
| 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 |
Emperador Light Marble is a warm, mid-toned marble with a rich taupe and medium brown base covered by a dense network of fine white and cream veining that branches and weaves across the surface in intricate, web-like patterns. The veining is consistent in character across the full face of the stone — rarely forming bold singular lines, instead spreading in thin, branching clusters that give the surface a complex, textured quality. Occasional darker brown zones shift the tone subtly, adding depth without disrupting the stone's overall warm, cohesive character.
The warm, intricate surface of Emperador Light Marble transitions naturally between exterior and interior conditions — performing on column enclosures and architectural wall panels on hospitality and mixed-use building facades as confidently as it does on feature walls and accent conditions within healthcare facilities, academic buildings, and commercial office interiors where a grounded, earth-toned material sets a composed spatial tone.
A thin layer of the stone is bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, bringing each panel to uniform thickness at a significantly reduced weight. Through the StonePly system, this marble becomes viable across a broader range of wall and façade assemblies than solid stone would allow — without altering the surface character that makes it a reliable and versatile specification.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Emperador Light 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.