And calacatta is one of the world's most expensive types of marble. It's more than double the price of carrara marble, yet mined in the same mountains. But the key to calacatta's price is its rarity.

2023’s ‘It’ Marble: Six Affordable Ways to Work Calacatta Viola Into Your Decor You needn’t renovate your kitchen or demo your bathroom to grace your home with the sumptuous, coveted stone ...

The clients fell in love with Calacatta marble and “couldn’t let it go regardless of the price tag. We knew the style we wanted to go for and looked at ones with more veining for character.” ...