
Volakas White Marble
Volakas White Marble is a luxurious natural stone celebrated for its elegant white background and soft, flowing veining, making it a favorite in high-end architecture and interior design.
Visual Characteristics
- Base Color: Bright white to creamy ivory
- Veining: Subtle to bold streaks in grey, beige, brown, and occasionally violet or ochre
Origin & Composition
- Quarried in Drama, Northern Greece, near the village of Volakas
- Formed from metamorphosed limestone, rich in calcite
- Often called the “Carrara of Greece” due to its pristine appearance and versatility
Applications
- Ideal for flooring, wall cladding, countertops, vanities, and decorative elements
- Used in luxury residences, hotels, museums, and commercial spaces
- Available in slabs, tiles, mosaics, and custom cut-to-size formats
Technical Highlights
Property | Value |
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Density | ~2.7 g/cm³ |
Compressive Strength | ~1598 MPa (high durability) |
Finish Options | Polished, Honed, Brushed, Sandblasted, Bush-Hammered |
Maintenance | Requires sealing for stain resistance |