Über Bianco Gioia Venatino
Bianco Gioia Venatino (SC s5377: Bianco Venato Gioia Marble; SC s1596: Bianco Gioia Marble, Gioia/Carrara/Massa-Carrara/Toscana, Italy) is the lightly veined (Venatino) variety of Bianco Gioia marble, quarried in the Gioia area of the Carrara district. Part of the Carrara marble family -- white with grey veining, distinctly Gioia-area quarry grade. "Venatino" designates the lightly veined sub-variety (as opposed to the more strongly veined Venato grade). SC s1596 tech data: density 2720 kg/m3, compressive 125-126 MPa, flexural 19.8 MPa, water absorption 0.10-0.12%. No DNSA entry found. SC data accepted (medium confidence). Acid-sensitive (carbonate marble). Interior and exterior use. Provisional -- SC-only source.