Dover White Marble

About
Item Details
- Material Type:
- Marble
- Origin:
Namibia (Damara, Karibib region) - Primary Color(s):
- White
- Recommended Usage:
- Kitchen and bathroom countertops, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior wall and floor applications, mosaic, waterjet pattern, wall panels, table tops, columns, wall and pool copings, fireplaces
- Additional Names:
- Caribbean Island Marble, Caribbean White Marble, Karibib Fantasy Marble, Namibia White Marble, Oyster White Marble, Fendi White Marble, in China stone market:芬迪白(Fēndí bái), 毕加索(Bì jiā suǒ), Dover White Marble
- Finished Surface:
- Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Acid Washing,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Testing
- Water Absorption:
- 0.11 % by wt
- Density:
- 2758 kg/m3
- Flexural Strength:
- 16.4 MPa
- Compressive Strength:
- 156 MPa
Description
Dover White Marble is an exclusive, poetic marble known for its harmonious blend of an ivory white background with deep, darker gray features. Quarried in the Damara region of Karibib, Namibia, this marble’s delicate interplay of light and dark creates an evocative contrast, symbolizing the timeless dichotomy between night and day, light and shadow. The stone’s unique patterning is subtly dramatic, with soft, mist-like gray veins and accents emerging against the white base, offering an artistic balance of warmth and coolness.
The visual effect of Dover White Marble is often described as lyrical, exuding a sublime beauty that feels both tranquil and powerful. Its elegant and expressive character makes it ideal for applications that call for a refined, sophisticated aesthetic, such as countertops, wall cladding, flooring, and statement design elements. The soft yet complex patterning imbues spaces with a sense of depth and timeless elegance, making Dover White Marble a perfect choice for creating atmospheres that are both serene and strikingly beautiful.
Modulus of Rupture:17,5 MPa
Abrasion resistance:4,96 mm

















14YR

















