Arabescato Corchia marble – slab surface photo 15
About this photo
This photograph shows a slab surface in Arabescato Corchia, a marble from Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy. The dominant tones measured on the image are light grey (53%), ivory (28%), green (19%). Quarried on Monte Corchia in Versilia, with a warm white ground and a dense pattern of grey veins forming the typical ovals. One of the most recognisable Apuan marbles.
Dominant tones
Tones are measured automatically on the photograph; light and screen settings change how a stone looks. Ask for current photos of the lot before deciding.
About Arabescato Corchia
Arabescato Corchia is a white marble from Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy. Petrographically it is classified as marble. Texture: veined. It is also traded as Carrara, Bianco Carrara. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered. Typical uses: flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, vanity and kitchen tops, stairs, fireplaces, sculpture. Blocks reach about 290 × 140 cm.
Where to use Arabescato Corchia
| Interior floors | Excellent |
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| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | With care |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Excellent |
| Exterior paving and façades | Good |
| Frost exposure | With care |
| Back-lighting | Limited |
General guidance for the marble family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Arabescato Corchia are confirmed on your project.
Weights
| Thickness (mm) | about 27 kg/m² |
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| Thickness (mm) | about 54 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 81 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 108 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 135 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 292 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 437 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 500 m² of 2 cm slabs |
Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.
Questions and answers
What is Arabescato Corchia used for?
Arabescato Corchia is a marble from Apuan Alps, Tuscany, Italy. Typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, vanity and kitchen tops, stairs, fireplaces, sculpture.
Which finishes are available for Arabescato Corchia?
The usual finishes for this stone family are polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.
How much does Arabescato Corchia weigh?
About 54 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 81 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.
How do I look after Arabescato Corchia?
Water and a neutral stone detergent, no acids or descalers, and an impregnating sealer.
Can I buy the slab shown in this photo?
Natural stone changes from block to block. Send us this photo with the form: we check the lots available now in our warehouse and reply with current photos, sizes and price.
