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Marmara Equator Marble Blocks
Marmara Equator Marble Blocks extracted from Marmara Island, Turkey. Known for their crisp white background and parallel grey striated veining, suitable for slabs, tiles, book-matched panels, flooring, wall cladding, and cut-to-size production.
- Material
- Natural Marble
- Product type
- Raw Marble Blocks / Direct Quarry Marble Blocks
- Origin
- Marmara Island, Balıkesir, Turkey
- Color
- White background with parallel grey striated veins
Bulk inquiry, project supply, and container loading — pricing provided on quotation.
Overview
Product overview
Marmara Equator Marble Blocks are premium raw natural stone blocks extracted from Marmara Island, Turkey. This marble is known for its crisp white background and parallel grey striated veining. In the market, it is also known as Marmara Pajama, Marmara Pijama, Striato Olimpico, and striped Marmara marble. Its linear grey-white pattern makes it suitable for factories producing slabs, tiles, book-matched panels, flooring, wall cladding, stairs, countertops, and custom architectural stone elements. Each block is selected according to vein direction, structural soundness, geometry, cutting yield, and export grade. The material is preferred by importers, stone factories, wholesalers, distributors, and project buyers looking for direct quarry supply with strong visual character and efficient processing potential. Buyers can request updated block photos, videos, dimensions, weight details, grade information, and inspection support before order confirmation. Pricing is quotation-based and depends on block grade, vein quality, size, weight, total tonnage, destination, Incoterms, and shipping method.
Technical specifications
Physical Properties
| Density | 2730 kg/m³ |
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| Compressive Strength | Approx. 105 MPa |
Order Information
| Minimum Order Quantity | 1 full container load |
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Block Stock
| Stock Type | Raw blocks and squared blocks |
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| Typical Block Size | Length 250–320 cm | Height 160–190 cm | Width 150–180 cm |
Material information
| Product Name | Marmara Equator Marble Blocks |
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| Alternative Names | Marmara Pajama / Marmara Pijama / Striato Olimpico / Striped Marmara Marble |
| Category | Raw Marble Blocks / Direct Quarry Marble Blocks / Natural Stone Blocks |
| Origin | Marmara Island, Turkey |
| Material | Natural Marmara Marble |
| Pattern | Linear parallel grey and white banding |
| Surface | Raw Block / Wire-Sawn / Unpolished |
| Supply Type | Direct quarry supply |
| Order Type | B2B bulk order / full container load / project supply |
Supply options
Available forms and sizes
Available forms
- Raw commercial marble blocks
- Squared quarry blocks
- Book-match production blocks
- Cut-to-size production blocks
- Wire-sawn marble blocks
- Gang-saw production blocks
Available sizes
| Typical block length | 250–320 cm |
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| Typical block height | 160–190 cm |
| Typical block width | 150–180 cm |
Custom options
- Updated block photos and videos before order confirmation
- Block dimensions and weight list
- Grade and vein direction selection support
- Book-match selection support
- Live or third-party inspection support
- Stripe continuity selection support
- Container loading or break-bulk shipment planning
Finish
Raw Block / Wire-Sawn / Unpolished
Applications
Typical applications
- Gang-saw slab production
- Multi-wire cutting
- Standard tile production
- Cut-to-size production
- Book-matched panels
- Wall cladding
- Flooring
- Stairs
- Countertops
- Bathroom and spa applications
- Hotel lobbies and corridors
- Decorative linear marble designs
- Custom architectural stone works
- Exterior facade elements
Export
Packaging & export
Packaging
| Container | 20 ft heavy-duty container loading |
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| Ship | Suitable bulk shipment for high-tonnage orders |
Export information
- Loading port: Marmara Island or suitable Turkish ports depending on final loading plan
- Documents: Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin when required, Commercial Invoice, Packing List
- Pricing: quotation-based according to block grade, vein quality, size, weight, total tonnage, destination, Incoterms, and shipping method
- Price unit: USD/ton or EUR/ton
- Specification unit: dimensions in cm, weight in tons, quantity in tons or full container load
- Final quotation: confirmed after block photos, dimensions, weight, grade, total tonnage, and loading plan are reviewed
Quality
Quality selection & inspection
Blocks are selected according to vein direction, structural soundness, geometry, cutting yield, stripe continuity, and export grade. Updated block photos, videos, dimensions, weight details, and inspection support can be provided before final order confirmation.
Equator Marmara Blocks — FAQ
What is Marmara Equator Marble also known as ?
Marmara Equator is marketed under several trade names, including Marmara Pajama, Marmara Pijama, and Striato Olimpico, depending on supplier and market. Because these are commercial names rather than a universal grading standard, buyers should confirm the actual block origin, color, vein pattern, and selection from current photos.
Where are Marmara Equator Marble Blocks extracted ?
They are extracted from Marmara Island, Turkey, one of the historic production regions for Marmara marble.
What makes Marmara Equator Marble distinctive ?
It is known for its crisp white background and parallel grey striated veins, creating a strong linear pattern suitable for book-matched panels, flooring, cladding, slabs, and decorative architectural designs.
Can I receive block photos and videos before ordering ?
Yes. Updated block photos, videos, dimensions, weight details, grade information, and inspection support can be shared before order confirmation.
What is the minimum order quantity ?
The minimum order quantity is generally one full container load, approximately 25–28 tons, depending on block size, loading plan, and destination.
Which production methods are these blocks suitable for ?
Marmara Equator Marble Blocks are suitable for gang-saw slab production, multi-wire cutting, standard tiles, cut-to-size production, book-matched panels, flooring, wall cladding, and custom architectural stone works.
Can third-party inspection be arranged ?
Yes. Buyers can request live inspection, third-party inspection, block selection support, loading details, final weight confirmation, and export document support before shipment.
Is Striato Olimpico the same as Marmara Equator?
Striato Olimpico is commonly used in the stone trade for striped Marmara marble selections closely associated with Marmara Equator. Naming can vary between suppliers, so the exact commercial selection should be confirmed from current block photos and specifications.
What is Marmara Pajama marble?
Marmara Pajama or Marmara Pijama is a trade or market name commonly used for strongly striped Marmara marble with parallel grey and white lines. It is often associated with Equator-type selections, but the exact commercial selection should always be confirmed from current block or slab photos.
Equator vs Homogeneous Marmara: what is the difference?
Marmara Equator has a clean white background with strong, clearly defined parallel grey lines and a directional appearance. Homogeneous Marmara is calmer and more uniform, with a white to light-grey background and softer grey movement.
How are Marmara Equator Marble Blocks priced?
Equator block pricing is quotation-based according to block grade, size, geometry, weight, vein consistency, total tonnage, destination, Incoterms, and shipping method. Current block photos, dimensions, and selection details can be reviewed before the final quotation.
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