Urmia Marble: Premium Natural Stone for Interior and Exterior Design

Urmia Marble is one of the most popular natural stones, widely appreciated for its elegance, durability, and high-quality finish. Its diverse color palette, natural veins, and luxurious appearance make it an ideal choice for both residential and commercial projects. With excellent polishability and strength, Urmia Marble can be used in a variety of interior and exterior applications, offering a refined and sophisticated look.

Also known in the market as Sicily Marble, Urmia Marble belongs to the cream-colored marble family. It features wavy veins and occasionally visible fossil patterns, adding a unique natural character to each slab. Technically, this marble provides consistent polishability, a relatively uniform surface, and acceptable durability, making it suitable for interior wall cladding, flooring, countertops, and decorative elements.

Key Features of Urmia Marble:

  • Natural Veining and Fossils: The marble’s wavy veins and fossil inclusions enhance its aesthetic appeal and play a key role in grading and quality assessment.
  • Polishability and Finish: With proper processing, Urmia Marble achieves a smooth, glossy surface ideal for luxurious interiors.
  • Water Absorption: It has water absorption levels typical of marble, making it suitable for most interior applications when properly sealed.
  • Color and Pattern: Compared to Dehbid Marble, Urmia Marble is more economical but slightly less uniform in color. Compared to Harsin Marble, it offers brighter tones and more dynamic patterns, making it a favorite for modern interior designs. Relative to Salsali Marble, Urmia Marble features a more pronounced color variation while maintaining a balanced final cost.

Applications of Urmia Marble:

  • Interior flooring and wall cladding
  • Countertops and vanity tops
  • Decorative panels and architectural elements
  • Modern residential and commercial interiors

Why Choose Urmia Marble:

Urmia Marble is an ideal, cost-effective option among Iranian marbles due to its bright tones, natural patterns, and excellent processing properties. Understanding its origin, grading, technical characteristics, and limitations is crucial for selecting the right marble for your construction project. When chosen carefully according to budget and location, Urmia Marble offers a perfect combination of beauty, durability, and affordability, making it a versatile choice for international export markets.

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porosityweightabrasive resistanceCompressive Strengthwater Absorption
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maximum2.52.8615001.5
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