Salome marble from Turkey is a striking natural stone characterized by a dominant grey tone softened by creamy undertones and vivid red‑pink patches. The cataclastic texture gives the surface a subtle, mottled appearance, while the calcite grain varies from fine to coarse, creating gentle banding. Ideal for both polished and honed finishes, Salome is suited for flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and decorative elements in residential and commercial projects. Marmi di Carrara supplies Salome in robust blocks and 2–3 cm thick slabs, offering cut‑to‑size options and high‑resolution photos of actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
The stone displays a cataclastic texture with a light gray to creamy background interspersed with red‑pink patches. It consists mainly of calcite crystals ranging from 0.19 mm to 1.9 mm, forming bands, and contains occasional quartz and sericite fragments.
Salome is a Marble quarried in Turkey, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICTRMA00235. Its dominant tone is grey, with a banded 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.
FAQ
Is Salome 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 Salome per m²?
Indicative price from €105/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 Salome 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.
