Caledonia marble – polished sample photo 2

Caledonia marble polished sample – Marmi di Carrara – grey, charcoal (2) — Caledonia marble – polished sample photo 2. Photo © Marmi di Carrara srl.

About this photo

This photograph shows a polished sample in Caledonia, a marble. The dominant tones measured on the image are grey (82%), charcoal (18%). Caledonia belongs to the marble family; typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, vanity and kitchen tops, stairs, fireplaces, sculpture.

Dominant tones

grey 82%charcoal 18%

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 Caledonia

Caledonia is a marble. Petrographically it is classified as granite. Texture: coarse. 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. Recommended applications: suitable for interior and exterior applications. Blocks reach about 270 × 140 cm.

Technical sheet

Indicative price	from € 90/m² · polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded
Material	Caledonia
Stone family	Marble
Origin	On request
Formats available	Blocks, slabs 2 cm and 3 cm, tiles, cut-to-size
Typical finishes	Polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered
Typical uses	Flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, vanity and kitchen tops, stairs, fireplaces, sculpture
Bulk density (EN 1936)	2,650–2,750 kg/m³
Water absorption (EN 13755)	0.1–0.6 %
Compressive strength (EN 1926)	70–140 MPa
Flexural strength (EN 12372)	7–20 MPa
Mohs hardness	3–4
Weight of a 2 cm slab	about 54 kg/m²
Photo shows	Polished sample
Image size	1200 × 900 px

Density, absorption and strength are indicative ranges for the stone family, not test results of this block. Certified values for a specific lot are provided with the offer.

Catalogue data

Trade classification	Granite
Petrographic classification	Granite
Texture and grain	coarse
Recommended applications	Suitable for interior and exterior applications
Maximum block size	270 × 140 cm

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Where to use Caledonia

Interior floors	Excellent
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 Caledonia are confirmed on your project.

Weights

Thickness (mm)	about 27 kg/m²
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 Caledonia used for?

Caledonia is a marble. Typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, vanity and kitchen tops, stairs, fireplaces, sculpture.

Which finishes are available for Caledonia?

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 Caledonia 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 Caledonia?

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.