Cipollino Marble
Cipollino is a marble with wavy, parallel veins in greys and greens that recall the layers of an onion ("cipolla" in Italian). Very decorative on walls and floors.
- TypeMarble
- ColourGrey
- PriceDepends on the slab and the market: ask for today’s price
- AvailabilityAsk us about slabs in stock
- ShippingWorldwide
About this marble
Properties
A metamorphic rock made mostly of calcite. Luminous, with unique veining and easy to re-polish. Hardness 3–4 on the Mohs scale.
Recommended uses
Bathrooms, floors, stairs, cladding, fireplaces, tables. In kitchens, if you are happy for it to develop a patina.
Care
Sensitive to acids (lemon, vinegar) and slightly porous: it should be sealed and cleaned with pH-neutral soap.
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