Crystal Green Marble is a Canadian marble prized for its vivid green background softened by subtle white carbonate patches and occasional white quartz speckles. The stone displays a uniform grain with soft veining that adds depth without overwhelming the dominant colour. Its elegant appearance makes it suitable for flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and decorative elements in both residential and commercial projects. Recommended finishes include honed for a matte look or polished for a high‑shine surface that highlights the green tones. Marmi di Carrara supplies Crystal Green Marble in 2–3 cm thick blocks and slabs, cut‑to‑size, with real‑slab photographs available before purchase.
Petrographic description
The stone consists of green carbonate minerals with interspersed white carbonate and contains 10–20 % white quartz.
Crystal Green Marble is a Marble quarried in Canada, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICCAMA00056. Its dominant tone is green.
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.
Verde Malachite marble: the complete guide
Overview
Verde Malachite is a deep green stone with light veins reminiscent of the mineral it is named after. For Marmi di Carrara it comes from its own quarry and is chosen for projects that want character.
History and origin
Commercially classified as a marble, Verde Malachite comes from a quarry owned by Marmi di Carrara: this lets us follow extraction, select the blocks and guarantee continuity of supply for large projects. The name recalls malachite, the banded green mineral used since antiquity for jewellery and decoration, because of the similar colour effect.
Appearance
A deep green background, from forest green to dark emerald, crossed by lighter veins and shades that create a dynamic pattern. Polished, the colour becomes deep and brilliant; honed, it takes on a velvety tone. Every slab has its own pattern, ideal for book-matched compositions.
Uses
Perfect for feature walls, dramatic bathrooms, table tops, fireplaces, furniture tops and washbasins, inlays and marquetry. In kitchens it works well on islands and breakfast bars, with a protective treatment. It pairs with large neutral surfaces: a single wall or top in Verde Malachite is enough to define a room.
Care and maintenance
Clean with neutral detergents and a soft cloth; avoid acids, descalers and aggressive products that can dull the polish. Apply a stain-proof sealer after installation and renew it periodically. On polished surfaces use coasters and blot liquids immediately.
- Compressive strength
- about 1,320 kg/cm² (company data sheet)
- Flexural strength
- about 137 kg/cm²
- Density
- about 2,790 kg/m³
- Impact resistance
- about 63 cm (drop test)
- Main use
- interiors
- Availability
- limited, from our own quarry
FAQ
Is Crystal Green Marble 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 Crystal Green Marble per m²?
Indicative price from €95/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 Crystal Green Marble 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.
