Natural stone profile - Blanco Macael

Category: Stone Knowledge Updated: 2013/10/25 Views  Views: 2766       Likes  Likes: 305

We continue here our series of specialized articles about some of the most important natural stones available in the market. In this article, we introduce you to the Blanco Macael, a white coloured marble from Spain. The Blanco Macael presents a very uniform white coloured background.


Blanco Macael


Name: Blanco Macael


Background

The Blanco Macael is mostly extracted around the town of Macael, which is located in the southeastern province of Almeria - Spain. The history of this town is directly related to its major wealth, the marble, from where the town's denomination of White Gold Town comes from.


Deion

The Blanco Macael is a white coloured marble, with uniform background, medium grain and compact. It presents some light blue-greyish calcite grains and muscovite flakes. Its main variations depend on the purity of its white coloured background (with less grey veinage), which is normally classified by types (Type A, Type B, etc).


Recommended applications
Due to its beautiful look, uniform white coloured background and hardness, it is very appreciated in cladding and covering projects, as well as in interior flooring. But the applications that highlight its beautiful appearance are found in interior design, particularly in bathroom design. It is also common to find very interesting uses of Blanco Macael in fireplaces, staircases, kitchen countertops and interior design furniture.


Main markets
The Blanco Macael is a well-known Spanish white marble, with a considerable market both in Spain and abroad. Some of these markets are:
- USA
- Spain
- Middle East
- Some European countries


Alternative names
The Blanco Macael can be found in the market with different names. Some of these names are:
- Gris Macael
- Blanco Lijar
- Blanco Rio
- Blanco Tranco
- White Macael

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