Calacatta. Fine-grained and pure ivory-white background enriched by medium-thick, grey-beige veins. The blocks measure approx 3.00x1.70x1.70m. Its delicate quality makes it especially suitable for interiors. Its availability is limited compared to the Carrara Whites.
The physical and mechanical characteristics of the top quality Calacatta
| STANDARD | U.M./MSMT | MN VALUE | STD/DEV. | MN VALUE. | STD/DEV. |
| EN 13755-08 Water absorption at atmospheric pressure | % | 0,11 | 0,01 | ||
| EN 1936-07 Apparent density | Kg/m³ | 2710 | 0 | ||
| EN 1936-07 Open porosity | % | 0,3 | 0,03 | ||
| EN 12372-07 Flexural strenght under concentrated load (in natural conditions) | MPa | 16,9 | 2,5 | ||
| EN 12371-03 (exposed to 48 frost cycles) | MPa | 15,6 | 1,9 | ||
| EN 1926-07 Uniaxial compressive strenght | MPa | 67,2 | 29,4 | ||
| EN 14231-04 Slip resi stance (honed finish): (Dry) (Wet) | USVR USVR | 61 35 | 3 3 | ||
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| ASTM C97-09 Absorption | % | 0,12 | |||
| ASTM C97-09 Bulk Specific Gravity | Pound/ft³ Kg/m³ | 169.18 2710 | |||
| ASTM C1353 Abrasion | Ha | 13,53 | 1,93 | ||
| ASTM C880-09 Flexural Strenght | psi MPa | Dry 1.248 Dry 8,61 | 265 1,83 | Wet 1.504 Wet 10,37 | 241 1,66 |
| ASTM C99-09 Modulus of Rupture | psi MPa | Dry 1.331 Dry 9,18 | 249 1,72 | Wet 1.192 Wet 8,22 | 651 4,49 |
| ASTM C170-09 Compressive Strenght | psi MPa | Dry 15.092 Dry 104,05 | 557 3,84 | Wet 11.745 Wet 80,98 | 2.218 15,29 |
