Marble

Acacia

Acacia is a marble with a warm, natural play of colour and a lively figure. At ROSSITTIS it is used for vanity tops, wall claddings, prestige interiors and selected kitchen surfaces, wherever a marble with calm, veined movement is called for.

Marble

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About Acacia

Acacia is one of those marbles that work not through uniformity but through naturalness. Depending on the block, the stone shows a warm spectrum of cream-white, beige, grey and finely running darker veins. The figure is flowing rather than granular — and that is precisely what makes the stone interesting for prestige wall surfaces, vanity tops and calmly planned living areas where the depth typical of marble is wanted.

At ROSSITTIS, Acacia is listed in the marble group. The material behaves like a dense marble: it takes a polish readily, with fine vein movement and the acid sensitivity typical of marble, not like a robust hard rock.

Suitability by application

Finishes

Acacia is available in a range of finishes. The finish affects appearance, feel and the care it needs.

Poliert

Politur ist die klassischste Veredelung für Marmor und Kalkstein — eine glänzende Oberfläche mit höchstmöglicher Farbintensität und ausgeprägter Tiefenwirkung der Aderung. Je nach mineralischer Zusammensetzung kann die Wirkung stellenweise mattglänzend sein. Säureempfindlich — Wein, Zitrone und Essig hinterlassen Ätzspuren bei längerer Einwirkung.

Care & fabrication

As a marble, Acacia should be sealed carefully — particularly on vanity tops, bathroom and kitchen surfaces and on treads and risers. A silane or fluorine-based sealer reduces the penetration of water, soap, oil and coloured liquids and makes later cleaning markedly easier.

For cleaning and care, only pH-neutral natural stone cleaners, clear water and soft cloths are suitable. Acidic cleaners, descalers, vinegar and citrus products are unsuitable for marble and leave matt etched patches that can only be removed by professional regrinding.

In the kitchen, the care routine typical of marble has to be accepted: coffee, wine, citrus, tomato sauce and vinegar must not be allowed to dry on. Anyone who wants absolutely carefree work surfaces is better served by quartzite, granite or ceramic. On vanity tops, regular dry wiping plus occasional resealing is sufficient.

Abrasive pads, scouring cream and alkaline deep cleaners are to be avoided. Standing moisture — soap residues, drops of toothpaste, citrus juice — leads to visible etching over the long term. Outdoors, as a marble Acacia is also only conditionally frost-proof and should be installed protected from permanent exposure to the weather.

Frequently asked questions

Is Acacia a marble or a granite?

Acacia is a marble. At ROSSITTIS the material is listed in the marble group — even though the trade name Acacia Granite might suggest otherwise.

Is Acacia suitable for a kitchen?

With reservations. Acacia is acid-sensitive as is typical of marble — citrus, vinegar, wine or tomato sauce can cause matt etched patches on the surface. For vanity tops, island sideboards and calmly used kitchen surfaces it works very well, provided the patina typical of marble is consciously accepted. For heavily used main worktops, granite, quartzite or ceramic is the more robust choice.

What finishes are available in Acacia?

The finishes currently available from stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.

How do I clean Acacia correctly?

With pH-neutral natural stone cleaners and a soft cloth. Acids such as lemon, vinegar or descalers are to be avoided as a matter of principle. A sealer on vanity top and kitchen surfaces is strongly recommended.

Is Acacia frost-resistant?

Outdoors, marble is only conditionally frost-proof. For external applications we recommend protected installation and proper drainage — or switching to a granite, quartzite or gneiss for surfaces directly exposed to the weather.