Hadrian is a white Greek marble with fine grey veining and a classic, calm effect. At ROSSITTIS it is used for floors, wall claddings, stairs, window sills and prestige interiors — a candidate for timelessly light marble surfaces.
Marble
Greece
2.142 kg/m³
Available as: Slabs, Skirting, Tiles and flooring slabs
Other trade names: Alas, Bianco Venatino, Ebru-Arabesque, Hadrian Limestone, Hadrian Stone, Macedonian White, Mist, Nivatus, Olympus White, Pirgon, San Bernado
About Hadrian
Hadrian is a classic white marble with one of the oldest natural stone traditions in Europe as its background. The base colour is a light white to cream white, crossed by fine grey to light grey veins. The markings are usually calm, rarely loud — which makes the stone read as refined, restrained and classic in the positive sense. For interior floors, wall surfaces, stairs, window sills and prestige details, that is one of the most stable design decisions a light marble can offer.
The stone comes from Greece and belongs to the large family of Greek white marbles that have been present in European building and art history since antiquity. Petrographically and in trade terms, Hadrian is a true marble — a metamorphic, fully crystalline carbonate rock. Important for the distinction: there is also a Texan limestone of the same name on the market, from the Permian Sea Basin in the USA — that is a different material (softer, more open-pored, beige). The Rossittis Hadrian is the Greek marble. Compared with Carrara it often appears somewhat calmer in its veining; compared with Calacatta, considerably less dramatic.
Technically, Hadrian sits within the classic profile of Greek white marbles: around 2,700–2,800 kg/m³ bulk density, water absorption typically below 0.5 %, compressive strength in the 70–130 MPa range. That makes the stone well able to bear interior applications — floors, walls, stairs, window sills and protected external details work reliably. Important for planning: Hadrian is a marble and therefore acid-sensitive. Citrus, vinegar and wine can leave etch marks on polished surfaces; in kitchens and bathrooms that should be deliberately taken into account. Heavily used external surfaces or polished external floors are not a safe choice in the long run.
The surface finishes available in stock are listed in the »Finishes« block further down. At ROSSITTIS, Hadrian is available as a raw slab, in tiles, as a tread and riser, window sill, skirting, wall cladding and for made-to-measure interior components.
The honest assessment: Hadrian is not a robust substitute for a hard stone. Its strength lies in timeless white marble elegance with a Greek tradition. If that is exactly what is being sought, it is a stable, calm and technically capable choice for the interior fit-out.
In stock
Current availability from our warehouse.
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Technical data
Guide values for the stone type, taken from manufacturer and test reports. Natural stone is a natural product — individual batches and slabs can differ. For critical applications, request slab-specific test data.
Hadrian 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
Hadrian should be sealed carefully on floors, stairs and in wet areas. That makes cleaning and care easier and reduces the penetration of water, soap and coloured liquids.
For cleaning and care, 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 dull etch marks.
On kitchen surfaces, the care routine typical of marble has to be accepted: coffee, wine, citrus and vinegar should not be allowed to dry on. Anyone who wants carefree kitchen surfaces is better served by quartzite or granite.
For interior surfaces, wall claddings and prestige floors, Hadrian stays very beautiful in the long term with gentle care. For permanent, polished external applications, by contrast, it is not the strongest choice.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hadrian a true marble?
Yes, Hadrian is a Greek marble — a metamorphic, fully crystalline carbonate rock. There is also a Texan limestone of the same name on the market; that is a different material, not this piece.
Where does Hadrian come from?
Hadrian comes from Greece and belongs to the long tradition of Greek white marbles that have been present in European architecture and art since antiquity.
Is Hadrian suitable for the kitchen?
With the care typical of marble, yes. The stone is dense and capable, but remains acid-sensitive. For carefree kitchen surfaces, granite or quartzite are the more straightforward options.
Which surfaces are available for Hadrian?
The surface finishes available in stock are listed in the »Finishes« block on this page.
Is Hadrian suitable for outdoor use?
Protected external details work well, but permanently polished external floors are not a safe choice. For weathered external surfaces, hard stones are easier to maintain in the long term.
How do I clean Hadrian correctly?
For cleaning and care, use only pH-neutral natural stone cleaners and soft cloths. Acidic cleaners, vinegar and citrus solutions are unsuitable for this marble.
