Giallo Cleopatra
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Colour |
Yellow |
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Type |
Marble |
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Origin |
Egypt |
Cleopatra Yellow is a famous natural limestone marble mined in Egypt’s renowned mining basins. Named after the iconic Queen of Egypt, this material evokes the warmth, luxury, and rich color of classical Middle Eastern architecture.
Visually, it has a sunny, soft and luminous background that ranges from golden yellow to creamy beige and amber, richly crossed by branched veins, soft shades and thin lattices in shades of hazelnut, ochre and sienna. Small fossil inclusions or golden stylolitic veins enrich the texture, giving the slabs depth, naturalness and a profound sense of scenographic movement.
Geologically it is a recrystallized calcareous sedimentary rock (calcitic marble/compact limestone). Composed predominantly of calcium carbonate, it is chemically sensitive to acidic substances (such as lemon, vinegar, wine, and harsh detergents) that can dull its surface polish. It boasts a decent structural compactness, an excellent aptitude for mirror polishing, matte sanding, brushing and bush-cutting or aging for rustic-chic effect finishes.
– interior flooring and cladding: used for continuous flooring, lounges, state corridors, hotel lobbies and scenic walls.
– bathroom and vanity top rooms: chosen for shower walls, wall coverings and vanity tops (after applying suitable water-oil-repellent treatments).
– custom architectural elements: ideal for the creation of internal staircases, fireplace surrounds, portals, thresholds and windowsills.
– exterior siding and pool edges: in non-slip finishes (such as brushed or bush-hammered), it is widely used for exterior flooring, terraces and walkways in temperate climates.
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