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White Carrara C Extra Sawn Marble

Marble

White Carrara C Extra Sawn

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Our marble range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.

Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide

Outside our installation area? We can fabricate marble to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of White Carrara C Extra Sawn up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this marble unique.

From Carrara, Italy, this premium marble presents a brightly luminous white background with feathery sweeps of palest silver-grey veining across its gently sawn, tactile surface.

White Carrara C Extra Sawn is a beautifully refined, exceptionally elegant premium Italian marble, immediately striking with its incredibly pure, brightly luminous white background. Its wonderfully textured, gently sawn surface truly enhances its authentically natural, highly tactile appeal, softly revealing incredibly delicate, widely dispersed, feathery sweeps of the palest silver-grey veining. This delightfully organic, visually softened character makes it an outstandingly unique and highly bespoke choice for remarkably sophisticated luxury worktops.

Quarried from the historic mountains of Carrara in Tuscany, Italy, this marble embodies centuries of geological artistry. Formed from limestone under immense heat and pressure, its calcite crystals recrystallized into the dense, pure white canvas we see today, with accessory minerals creating those delicate grey veins. This process of metamorphism grants marble its distinctive texture and crystalline lustre, a testament to the earth’s profound creative power, honed over millennia in the Apuan Alps.

At In2Stone, we see the potential for true luxury in every slab of White Carrara C Extra Sawn. While marble is known for its timeless beauty, it’s a natural material that asks for a little care; its softer nature means we advise regular sealing and awareness of acids to keep it pristine. This gently sawn finish helps disguise the patina of daily life, making it a wonderful choice for kitchen worktops, elegant bathroom vanities, or stunning feature walls. Our passion lies in bringing these exceptional stones to your home, handcrafted with precision from templating to installation, ensuring a result that's both breathtaking and enduring.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

2 out of 5

Stain Resistance

2 out of 5

UV Resistance

4 out of 5

Heat Resistance

4 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

2 out of 5

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Frequently Asked

Questions About White Carrara C Extra Sawn

What makes White Carrara C Extra Sawn marble visually unique?
This premium Italian marble is cherished for its incredibly pure, brightly luminous white background. What sets it apart is its wonderfully textured, gently sawn surface, which beautifully reveals incredibly delicate, widely dispersed, feathery sweeps of the palest silver-grey veining. It offers a delightfully organic, softened character.
What interior design styles best suit White Carrara C Extra Sawn marble?
With its bright white background, subtle grey veining, and tactile sawn finish, this marble is a versatile choice. It complements modern minimalist designs by adding natural texture, enhances classic or Scandinavian styles with its serene palette, and can bring understated sophistication to contemporary kitchens or bathrooms seeking a soft, luxurious feel.
How durable is White Carrara C Extra Sawn marble, and what care does it require?
Marble, including this Carrara variety, has a Mohs hardness of 3-5, making it softer than granite or quartzite. It is also porous and acid-sensitive. We recommend regular sealing to protect against stains and advise cleaning spills promptly, especially acidic ones like lemon juice or wine, to prevent etching. Its sawn finish can be more forgiving with minor marks than a polished surface.
Where does White Carrara C Extra Sawn marble come from, and how is it formed?
This exquisite marble is quarried from the legendary Carrara region in Tuscany, Italy, a source famous for its high-quality marble for millennia. Geologically, it's a metamorphic rock formed when limestone or dolostone recrystallizes under intense heat and pressure, resulting in the interlocking calcite crystals that give marble its unique look. The pure white base indicates minimal impurities, while the silver-grey veins are typically formed by accessory minerals like graphite.
How does the sawn finish of this Carrara marble compare to other finishes?
Unlike traditional polished marble with its high-gloss sheen, the gently sawn finish of White Carrara C Extra Sawn provides a wonderfully textured, matte, and highly tactile appeal. This finish can be more practical for daily use as it naturally disguises fingerprints and minor etches more effectively than a polished surface, offering a unique, organic aesthetic that feels warm and inviting rather than overtly reflective.
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