New Picasso Marble

About
Item Details
- Material Type:
- Marble
- Origin:
China - Primary Color(s):
- Semi White
- Recommended Usage:
- kitchen and bathroom countertops, monuments, stairs, building stone, ornamental stone, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, waterjet pattern
- Additional Names:
- Bianco Picasso Marble, Picasso White Marble, in China Stone Market:新毕加索(Xīn bìjiāsuǒ), 毕加索(Bǐjiāsuǒ), New Picasso 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:
- ≤ 0.30%
- Density:
- 2700 – 2740 Kg/m³
- Flexural Strength:
- 10 – 16 MPa
- Compressive Strength:
- 85 – 100 MPa
Description
New Picasso Marble
- Origin: Quarried in China
- Type: Metamorphic Marble
- Available in: Slabs, Tiles, Cut-to-size
- Standard Thickness: 2 cm, 3 cm
Aesthetic Description
Color & Background: New Picasso Marble features a greyish semi-white background that gives the stone a calm, sophisticated base tone. The background leans between cool bluish shades and soft gray-whites, providing a neutral yet richly elegant palette suitable for contemporary and classic spaces alike.
Veining & Pattern: What defines New Picasso Marble is its flowy, painterly veining — reminiscent of abstract art, hence the name.
The veins range in color from: Bright white, adding luminous streaks, Darker gray or charcoal, creating contrast and depth, Ice blue or bluish-gray, which introduces a refreshing cool tone. These veins are often wavy, flowing like brushstrokes or fluid lines across the surface. The result is a highly artistic, almost dreamlike texture, ideal for statement pieces or refined spaces.
Texture: The texture is fine-grained and smooth in polished and honed finishes, with natural movement due to the layered mineral veining.
Physical & Mechanical Properties
- Density : 2.70 – 2.74 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (Porosity) : ≤ 0.30%
- Compressive Strength : 85 – 100 MPa
- Flexural Strength : 10 – 16 MPa
- Mohs Hardness : 3 – 4
- Slip Resistance (R-Rating) : Polished: R9 - Honed/Brushed: R10 – R11
- Frost Resistance : Moderate to Good (depends on finish)
Chemical & Mineral Composition (% by weight)
- Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) : 90 – 94%
- Magnesium Carbonate (MgCO3) : 1 – 2%
- Quartz (SiO2) : 2 – 3%
- Mica & Chlorite : 1 – 2%
- Iron Oxides (Fe2O3) : < 1%
- Others (Alumina, etc.) : Trace
Surface Finish Options
- Polished : High gloss, enhances color and veining; suitable for interiors
- Honed : Smooth matte, elegant and slip-resistant
- Brushed : Textured with a soft sheen, aged appearance
- Leathered : Satin-like finish with light texture, ideal for countertops
- Sandblasted : Non-slip, grainy texture, ideal for outdoor use
- Tumbled : Antique look with softened edges, suitable for rustic styles
Available Sizes (cm)
- Tiles: 30x30, 30x60, 40x40, 60x60, 60x120
- Slabs: 120x240, 160x260, 160x280+ (custom cut-to-size available)
- Thickness: 2 cm (standard), 3 cm (optional)
Recommended Applications
- Interior flooring and wall cladding
- Bathroom vanities, shower walls, and tub surrounds
- Kitchen countertops and backsplashes (sealed)
- Feature walls, fireplace surrounds
- Reception desks, hotel lobbies, high-end retail interiors
- Outdoor facades (honed or brushed finish)
Maintenance & Care
- Sealing: Recommended upon installation and periodically (especially in wet or high-use areas)
- Cleaning: Use pH-neutral stone cleaners; avoid acidic or abrasive products
- Repairs: Minor scratches or dullness can be repolished
- Avoid: Oils, wines, acidic cleaners which may etch unsealed surfaces
Cutting & Fabrication Notes
- Should be cut using diamond blades
- Edge profiles: Straight, Bullnose, Beveled, Ogee
- Suitable for CNC carving and inlays









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