{"id":5722,"date":"2026-09-22T17:56:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T15:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/landimarble.eclecticweb.design\/?page_id=5722"},"modified":"2026-09-22T18:01:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T16:01:44","slug":"encyclopedia-of-stone","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/landimarble.eclecticweb.design\/en\/encyclopedia-of-stone\/","title":{"rendered":"Encyclopedia of Stone"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Pietra del Cardoso<\/h2>

Cardoso stone is a dark grey stone with a bluish hue. It possesses excellent physical and mechanical properties\u2014offering high resistance to wear, shear, and tension\u2014as well as outstanding resistance to weathering, even in extreme climates. It is well-suited for use in construction, for both interior and exterior applications.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Pietra Serena<\/h2>

Pietra Serena is a grey sandstone widely used in architecture and, to some extent, in sculpture. Its grain size varies\u2014depending on the quarry\u2014from medium-fine to coarse. The stone has a pleasantly uniform texture, featuring glistening specks caused by the presence of tiny mica flakes. It sometimes exhibits lamination and grading.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Palissandro Classico<\/h2>

Calcium-silicate dolomitic marble characterized by the presence of fine-grained dolomite and phlogopite. Primary uses: civil construction, industrial construction, and street furniture.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Palissandro Nuvolato<\/h2>

Calcium-silicate dolomitic marble characterized by the presence of dolomite and phlogopite; its mineralogical composition is similar to that of Palissandro Bluette marble. Primary uses: civil construction, industrial construction, and urban furnishing.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Giallo Siena<\/h2>

Giallo Siena marble is one of the most beautiful, prestigious, and distinctive marbles quarried in Italy. It is characterized by a dark yellow background color and a variegated appearance, featuring veining in shades ranging from ivory white and pale yellow to ochre and intense reddish-yellow.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Portoro<\/h2>

Also known as \"Porto Venere marble,\" it features a fine-grained, deep black background crisscrossed by a dense network of golden-yellow veins. Its limited availability enhances its value. As Portoro marble is a very delicate material, it is primarily used for interior furnishings.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Travertino Romano<\/h2>

Roman Travertine is one of the oldest types of stone, used since the days of the Roman Empire. Famous examples include the Colosseum, the Theatre of Marcellus, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Trevi Fountain. Utilized for over 2,500 years, it is a stone that adapts perfectly to both modern design and classical architecture to this day.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Travertino Navona<\/h2>

Navona travertine is characterized by a milky-white color with ivory veining; being lighter than classic travertine, it possesses a greater luminosity that reflects onto the surrounding space.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Travertino Silver<\/h2>

It is a travertine with light tones ranging from white to silvery-grey, Havana, and, in some areas, blue. The blue and grey hues lend \"Silver\" a unique and sophisticated chromatic character, where streaks and subtle cloud-like patterns blend heterogeneously to create a top-quality product.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Eramosa<\/h2>

It originates in Canada, near the Eramosa River, where it is quarried. It is characterized by longitudinal veining ranging from brown and beige to very dark green, giving it an appearance reminiscent of wood and earth. Eramosa stone is suitable for a wide range of interior and exterior applications and can be processed using either the vein-cut or cross-cut method.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Onyx White Water<\/h2>

A stone that radiates energy and vitality. Positive and luminous, it brings a distinctive sense of dynamism and freshness to any space where it is installed. Suitable for wall coverings and backlit wall features.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Onyx White<\/h2>

The quintessential pure white onyx. Originating from Persia, this onyx is suitable for backlighting and is free of significant inclusions. It is ideal for interior and exterior flooring and wall cladding.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Crema Valencia<\/h2>

A famous Spanish marble quarried from a single site in the province of the same name. It is characterized by a golden-yellow background featuring numerous fine, dark red veins. Ideal for flooring, wall cladding, and countertops of all kinds.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Crema Marfil<\/h2>

Crema Marfil marble is one of the best on the market. Its key characteristics include rich colors, a superb finish, and excellent physical properties and impact resistance, combined with a low water absorption coefficient.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Emperador Light<\/h2>

A stunning marble quarried in Spain, featuring a distinctive, warm, and pleasing hazel hue; it is an extremely versatile natural stone for both indoor and outdoor use, boasting numerous aesthetic qualities and exceptional durability. Its golden-light brown background is traversed by characteristic cloud-like patterns and veins in lighter and darker shades.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Emperador Dark<\/h2>

It features a chocolate-brown color streaked with veins of cream-colored calcite. This marble does not have a fixed color; its tone varies depending on the lighting. It is particularly well-suited for bathroom furnishings, as well as for interior and exterior applications.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Botticino Classico<\/h2>

Unique of its kind and renowned for the brown veining that delicately patterns a clean beige background. These characteristics make it a rarity, both within global production as a whole and even within the Botticino quarrying area itself.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Botticino Semiclassico<\/h2>

This marble is the predominant type found throughout the Botticino quarrying district. Botticino Semiclassico is a highly elegant marble featuring a uniform beige color enhanced by fine, unpredictable brown veining. It is widely used for flooring, staircases, and interior or exterior wall cladding.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Aria Limestone<\/h2>

A cream-yellow stone with a slight pinkish hue, excellent for honed and brushed finishes. Commonly used for interior and exterior flooring and cladding in warm climates, as well as for staircases, thresholds, and paving slabs.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Rosso Alicante<\/h2>

Rosso Alicante is a Spanish marble featuring a brick-red color with delicate white and gray veining running through it. This material possesses excellent technical qualities, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It is an ideal material for interior design and construction.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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