A family of compact beige ornamental limestones quarried in the Brescia area of northern Italy and commercially sold as marble.
Botticino is the commercial name used for a family of compact beige ornamental limestones quarried east of Brescia in Lombardy, Italy. Although commonly sold and described in the stone trade as marble, geologically it is a compact limestone.
Botticino stone is valued for its warm ivory-to-beige coloration, compact structure, low porosity and absorption, and suitability for architectural, decorative, and sculptural work. The broader Botticino family includes commercial varieties such as Botticino Classico, Botticino Fiorito, and other trade grades and selections.
Etymology
Named for Botticino, a municipality east of Brescia in Lombardy, Italy, historically associated with quarrying the stone.
Sculptor Notes
For the Lexicon, distinguish trade terminology from geology: Botticino is routinely called marble in architecture and commerce, but is geologically a compact limestone. Its fine, compact structure can take a high finish and is also used in carved architectural and ornamental work.
References
https://www.consorziocavebresciane.it/contatti | https://marmo-botticino.it/en/the-identity-of-botticino-classico-marble/