Breccia Medicea marble is a type of natural stone known for its distinctive appearance and unique geological formation. It is named after the Medici family, who were influential patrons of the arts during the Renaissance in Italy. The marble is predominantly sourced from quarries in Tuscany, Italy.
The defining characteristic of Breccia Medicea marble is its brecciated texture. Breccia refers to a rock composed of broken fragments of different minerals or rocks that have been cemented together. In the case of Breccia Medicea, the fragments are typically angular and can vary in size, ranging from small pebbles to larger blocks. The fragments are surrounded by a matrix of calcite or other mineral deposits, which bind them together.
