Real Stone. Real Strong. Real Thin.
| Other Names | Golden Siena, Siena Yellow, Giallo di Siena, Amarillo Siena, Giallo Siena Broccotello | |
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| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | Italy | |
| Absorption | 0.2-0.3% | |
| MIA Soundness Class | C | |
| 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 |
Giallo Siena Marble unfolds across a creamy, off-white base layered with sweeping bands of amber and golden brown veining. The surface is defined by bold, intersecting mineral lines that range from soft, translucent washes to more concentrated, linear movement. This variation creates a dynamic composition, where areas of openness contrast with denser veining, giving the stone a sense of depth and directional flow.
Along an exterior elevation, the veining establishes a visual framework that can carry across shifting planes—moving through wall surfaces as they fold, recede, or extend overhead—while maintaining a continuous reading of the façade. As those same surfaces transition inward, the material can define vertical enclosures within the building, where its directional movement reinforces how space is experienced rather than simply enclosing it.
Panel fabrication redefines how the material is brought into a project, with a thin layer of stone bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing to create a lightweight unit with consistent thickness. This construction supports integration into cladding assemblies where panel sizing, alignment, and sequencing influence the overall execution.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Giallo Siena 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.