01 Natural stone comparison
A side-by-side comparison of Bianco Alize and Silver Roots — origin, colour, finishes, applications and best use cases — to help architects and designers choose the right natural stone for their project.
Bianco Alize Marble is a Turkish white-grey marble with a light, airy background, soft linear veining and misty mineral transitions. Quarried in Türkiye and available in polished, honed and leathered finishes, it is specified for wall cladding, floors, bathrooms, hospitality areas and bespoke furniture where brightness and visual continuity are important.
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Silver Roots Marble is a Turkish marble defined by a layered silver-grey to warm ivory field crossed by branching charcoal, taupe and brown veins resembling natural roots. Available in polished, honed and leathered finishes, it is specified for feature walls, bathrooms, staircases, reception areas and custom furniture seeking an organic architectural surface.
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| Property | Bianco Alize | Silver Roots |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Marble | Marble |
| Origin | Türkiye | Türkiye |
| Colour | White | Silver Grey |
| Tone | White wavy | Silver grey |
| Available finishes | Polished, Honed, Leathered | Polished, Honed, Leathered |
| Available forms | Slab, Tile, Cut-to-size | Slab, Tile, Cut-to-size |
| Bookmatch | Available | Available |
| Applications | Flooring, Wall cladding, Bathrooms, Countertops, Feature walls | Flooring, Wall cladding, Bathrooms, Countertops, Feature walls |
03 Which stone to choose
The project calls for a white marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options (polished, honed, leathered) and bookmatch availability. Its character suits flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms and pairs naturally with warm timber, metal and natural material palettes.
Explore Bianco Alize ↗The project calls for a silver grey marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options (polished, honed, leathered) and bookmatch availability. Its character suits flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms and pairs naturally with warm timber, metal and natural material palettes.
Explore Silver Roots ↗Both Bianco Alize and Silver Roots are available as slabs, tiles and cut-to-size pieces from Terra Natural Stone. Request samples to compare the materials in person before specifying.
04 Frequently asked
Bianco Alize is a white marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options, while Silver Roots is a silver grey marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options. Bianco Alize suits flooring and wall cladding; Silver Roots suits flooring and wall cladding.
Both can work for flooring. Bianco Alize offers a white wavy character with polished, honed, leathered finishes. Silver Roots offers a silver grey character with polished, honed, leathered finishes. The choice depends on the project's colour palette, traffic expectations and whether a polished, honed or textured surface is preferred.
Bianco Alize: bookmatch available. Silver Roots: bookmatch available. Bookmatching is most effective on feature walls and large surfaces where the mirrored vein pattern can be appreciated at scale.
Bianco Alize is available in polished, honed, leathered. Silver Roots is available in polished, honed, leathered. Polishing intensifies colour and reflection; honing creates a softer matte surface; textured finishes add tactility and slip resistance.
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