What is CALACATTA STONE? TOP 10 "hottest" CALACATTA QUARTZ models

Renowned for its elegance, aesthetics, and timeless durability, Calacatta stone has become the most sought-after name in the history of the world and has been dubbed the "queen" of natural stone. Marble Calacatta is also used as a status symbol for the most notable architectural works around the world such as castles, churches, etc., and is highly appreciated by designers, architects, and artists. art over many decades. So what is Calacatta stone? Where did it originate? Let's learn and admire the beauty of calacatta marble with HOMEMAS through the article below!

WHERE DOES CALACATTA STONE COME FROM?

Calacatta stone belongs to the line of natural marble, found in the Apuan Mountains, Carrara region of Italy. This is a rock formed deep in the earth for hundreds of years, is a metamorphic crystalline rock from sedimentary rocks, limestone, or carbon-rich rocks that are often distributed in the fault places of the earth's crust. Because of the unique properties of the structure, color, veining of each stone, and the scarcity of mining, Calacatta stone has become one of the most expensive natural stones in the world. It is favored for application in luxurious and magnificent projects.

In addition, the beautiful Calacatta stones are also considered royal materials and are associated with the name of the famous sculptor and architect of the Renaissance period Michelangelo - who was the first to bring the line of materials to use for his classic architectural and sculptural works.

Why is Calacatta stone called the "queen" of natural stone?

With exquisite beauty and timeless durability, Calacatta stone is suitable for all different spaces from floors, walls of living rooms, or hallways to applications for kitchens or bathroom areas, such as countertops. kitchen table, island table, lavabo, ....depending on the style orientation of the owner. In particular, calacatta stone is not affected by weather or oxidation, so it is also suitable for outdoor applications. The elegant beauty of calacatta marble will bring elegance and luxury to any application space you desire to own.

Different from other natural stone lines, calacatta marble stone possesses gentle gray-white or yellow-brown veins with large, uniform, decisive, strong textures, soft winding on pure white stone background. , blended together as a beautiful, luxurious, and delicate art picture. The whiter the stone or the more uniform the veins on the stone, the higher the value of the stone will be. Besides, seasonal factors, scarcity, and luxurious beauty contribute to making natural stone rare and expensive. That is also the reason why calacatta is considered the most luxurious stone in decorative stones, suitable for large spaces with meticulous, nobility, and courtesy.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MARBLE CALACATTA AND CARRARA

Calacatta and Carrara are both famous natural stones from the Carrara region of Italy. Because both are formed by a geological process with most of the same materials and share similar gray veins, it is easy to confuse customers. The difference between these two stones is almost very small, and experts often distinguish the difference based on the color and veining of each type.

1. Differences in veins

Both of these stones mostly possess gray veins. If Calacatta stone has large, thick, strong, definitive, and less dense veins, then Carrara stone will lean towards smaller, thinner, and more complex veins.

If you put these 2 stone slabs side by side, you will definitely see that the veins of Carrara stone will be more structured and look pre-ordered than the random running veins of Calacatta marble.

2. Difference in color

The characteristic of natural stone is that although the same type of stone, one name, they will still have differences in color as well as the distribution of veins between completely different stone lots.

With Calacatta marble, it is usually divided into 6 variations mainly based on the color variation of the veins from yellow to dark gray. Usually, Calacatta will have a pure white background, but there are also some slabs that look darker due to the uneven distribution of large gray and black veins.

As for Carrara stone, it will often be gray veins on a gray background rather than white. However, there will still be some striking white variations, these Carrara stones will be classified as high-quality batches, and they will certainly be more expensive than regular Carrara stones.

3. Different in price

In general, Calacatta stone will have a higher price than the Carrara line and is almost classified as a rare gemstone, with the most "expensive" price in the world. Due to its luxurious and unique beauty with long sharp veins, Calacatta stone brings a distinct and unique character that is completely impossible to find on any other marble. That is also one of the reasons why calacatta marble is known as the "queen" of natural stone.

CALACATTA QUARTZ – PERFECT “PRICELESS BEAUTY” SIMULATION VERSION OF NATURAL CALACATTA STONE

It is because of the unique beauty bestowed by nature and the scarcity of mining, that has made calacatta become an extremely rare marble in the world. That beauty makes people always aspire to create artificial stone slabs to retain the most unique charm of Calacatta.

Inspired by this Calacatta marble line, the giants in the stone industry have researched and successfully recreated the full beauty of the famous Calacatta stone through the artificial quartz product line. High-quality Calacatta quartz with outstanding advantages:

✔️Successfully simulating the beauty as well as the delicate and genuine lines of the world's most luxurious marble

✔️ Unique, delicate, noble design with a variety of colors and designs, suitable for all design styles and trends

✔️ High hardness with more than 90% natural quartz aggregate composition (7/10 hardness rating only after diamond on Mohs scale)

✔️ The ability to resist soaking, chemical corrosion, and anti-fouling is superior to marble and granite lines

✔️ Good scratch and impact resistance.

✔️ High-temperature resistance

✔️ Has antibacterial ability and is safe in direct contact with food.

✔️ Easy to clean and maintain.

✔️ Achieve international certifications in ensuring safety for users.

TOP 10 "HOTTEST" CALACATTA QUARTZ SAMPLES AT HOMEMAS

1. Viatera RO511 Calacatta Alpha

Calacatta Alpha (RO511) is a high-class quartz-based artificial stone of the Korean brand LX Hausys. Inspired by the famous Italian marble line - Calacatta - known as the queen of natural stone. Large and long stone veins with interlaced dark gray, running randomly on the white marble background look like endless branches of trees, creating a unique mark for your project.

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2. Viatera Calacatta Plata

Wide silver lines run around as if paying homage to a dreamlike lightning-filled sky. Thin, minimalist lines are interwoven as if recreating a pure white ocean on the famous calacatta rock. Calacatta Plata stone is a line of Viatera artificial quartz stone belonging to the Korean brand LX Hausys (predecessor LG Hausys) not only attracts people's attention because of its prominence but also because of its quality and timeless durability.

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3. Viatera Calacatta Sol

Calacatta Sol stone series creates luxurious golden colors with large veins interwoven on a striking white background, making your space become brighter and more cheerful. This will be the perfect choice for your home with warm color circles that pierce light rays of the sun on a wonderful morning.

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4. Viatera Calacatta Verde

Immaculate with the beauty and tranquility of a verdant hidden forest, Calacatta Verde is reminiscent of tree branches, slender veins are gently interwoven with a breadth and organic timbre. Wide veins are randomly arranged, creating natural contours and presenting intricate textures with subtle depth. With softer dark greens and blues-greys set against a clean bright white background, commercial and residential designs that crave tranquility will find it in Calacatta Verde.

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5. Metastone PL983 Lava White

With a design on a white marble background with large and strong veins interwoven with gray, the PL983 Lava White quartz stone is like flowing lava flows, spreading over the stone slab.

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6. Metastone PL981 Seashore White

Seashore White - PL981 is inspired by the white sand beaches, wave after wave hitting the shore with white foam. With moderate white tones mixed with quartz crystals hidden on the stone surface, large gray veins help create a special highlight for your living space. This will definitely be a perfect choice for a modern but equally luxurious kitchen.

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7. Metastone PL920 Fulmine White

Fulmine White - PL920 is an exquisite example of the splendor of white quartz. The beautiful gray bands extend against the pristine white background like a painting of light rays "dancing" in the snow-filled sky. Fulmine White PL920 is sure to bring a crisp, fresh look to any interior design.

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8. Metastone PL918 Antler Cream

Inspired by the most luxurious Italian marble line, Antler Cream - PL918 is modeled as the branches of deer horns stretching out in endless green forests. The striking dark gray veins on the creamy white background will bring a special charm to your living space, seemingly simple but no less luxurious, spreading newness and energy to every space. time. This man-made quartz will surely shine in bathrooms, kitchens, countertops, commercial spaces, and more.

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9. Metastone PL630 Terraces Cream

Inspired by the wonderful wonder of nature, Lake Maracaibo in northern Venezuela is known as the "river of fire in the sky" when there are about 160 nights of lightning strikes corresponding to about 1.2 million lightning times each year, lightning strikes 280 times per hour and continuously for 10 hours a day. The Metastone PL630 Terraces Cream stone product stands out with its fractured veins, like powerful lightning strikes stretching across the entire slab. Dark gray veins become more prominent on the surface simulated pure white marble.

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10. Metastone PL635 Calacatta Black Night

If the code PL630 stands out with its dark gray thunderous veins on a pure white background, the Metastone PL635 Calacatta Black Night stone product stands out with its strong white veins like a thunderous harmony in the generous black sky. Inspired by the most luxurious Calacatta marble in Italy, Calacatta Balck Night perfectly embodies the strong, elegant, and noble style of European-style buildings, and at the same time brings an It feels completely fresh and shows off the individuality of the owner in any tiling of your home.

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PRESTIGE CALACATTA QUARTZ PLACE IN VIETNAM

HOMEMAS is proud to be one of the distribution and construction units that complete beautiful and prestigious Calacatta quartz stone tiles with top quality in Vietnam. With a wide variety of designs to suit almost any design style. At HOMEMAS, we have a network of agents spread in strategic locations from North to South, HOMEMAS products serve diverse customers from homeowners, interior design companies, contractors, reputable architects, and investors. The projects HOMEMAS participates in are diverse from real estate, office, private or commercial projects. Besides, HOMEMAS JSC is also the exclusive distributor of artificial stones of the Korean brand LG Hausys (LX Hausys) in Vietnam. HOMEMAS's high-grade materials can meet diverse needs in architectural design and interior space.

For more details about the product lines, please contact us at the information below:

➤ Southern HOMEMAS Showroom: 129 Dien Bien Phu, Ward 15, Binh Thanh District, HCMC.

➤ North HOMEMAS Showroom: 20th Floor, TNR Building, 54A Nguyen Chi Thanh, Lang Thuong, Dong Da, Hanoi.

➤ Hotline: 0966.096.568

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