Calacatta Boccanaglia is an Italian white marble prized for its milky-white background crossed by soft cream and grey veining, a pattern that gives interiors a bright, elegant character. Quarried in Italy, this stone belongs to the renowned Calacatta family and is chosen by architects and designers for floors, wall cladding, bathroom vanities, kitchen tops and staircases. Its fine grain and luminous tone suit both polished finishes, which enhance the veining depth, and honed, brushed or leathered surfaces for a more contemporary feel. Marmi di Carrara supplies Calacatta Boccanaglia marble as blocks, slabs in 2 and 3 cm thicknesses and cut-to-size pieces, with photos of the actual slabs sent before purchase.
Petrographic description
Milky-white background with cream-gray veins.
Calacatta Boccanaglia is a Marble quarried in Italy, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICITMA01007. Its dominant tone is white, with a veined texture.
Like every marble, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered (exterior). Typical applications: interior floors and walls, bathrooms, vanity tops, stairs, fireplaces, furniture and sculpture.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
Calacatta Borghini: the complete guide
Overview
Calacatta Borghini is a Carrara marble with a bright white background, crossed by broad, bold grey and golden veins. It is among the most dramatic Calacattas, chosen for bathrooms, statement kitchens and bookmatched walls.
History and origin
Calacatta marbles are prized varieties from the Carrara basin, characterised by a white background and bold veining and quarried in limited quantities. Borghini stands out for particularly thick, contrasting veins, often with warm tones. It is in great demand in high-end international interior design. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Appearance
The background is pure white or slightly ivory, with graphic veins ranging from dark grey to gold that can form large patches. Slabs differ greatly from one another, so work is often done by blocks and sequences to obtain bookmatched compositions. Polishing gives depth and contrast; honing a more contemporary, softer effect.
Uses
Suitable for bathroom cladding, washbasins, bookmatched walls, floors and statement kitchen islands. In the kitchen you must accept the patina of use, or choose a honed finish, which hides marks better. Not recommended outdoors.
Care and maintenance
Remove acidic and coloured liquids immediately, use neutral detergents and apply a specific stain-proofer. Honed finishes are easier to maintain than polished ones. The surface can be periodically renewed by a stonemason.
- Classification
- calcitic marble
- Bulk density
- approx. 2,700 kg/m³ (indicative)
- Mohs hardness
- 3
- Water absorption
- very low
- Main use
- interiors
- Acid resistance
- low: lemon, wine and vinegar leave marks
FAQ
Is Calacatta Boccanaglia suitable for outdoor use?
Marble: suitable for façades and shaded areas with a honed or bush-hammered finish; polished surfaces lose their gloss outdoors. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Calacatta Boccanaglia per m²?
Indicative price from €435/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Calacatta Boccanaglia shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
