01 Natural stone comparison
A side-by-side comparison of Narcisse and Tundra Grey — origin, colour, finishes, applications and best use cases — to help architects and designers choose the right natural stone for their project.
Narcisse Marble is a Turkish brown marble with an earthy, layered character shaped by taupe, brown, grey and charcoal mineral movement. Quarried in Türkiye and available in polished, honed and leathered finishes, it is specified for hotel lounges, reception areas, feature walls, bathrooms, flooring and custom furniture seeking warmth and visual richness.
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Tundra Grey Marble is a Turkish grey marble quarried in Türkiye, featuring a clouded grey base with fine pale mineral veining. It is available in polished, honed and leathered finishes and is used for flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms, countertops and feature walls in residential, hospitality and commercial projects.
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| Property | Narcisse | Tundra Grey |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Marble | Marble |
| Origin | Türkiye | Türkiye |
| Colour | Cream | Grey |
| Tone | Golden cream | Cloud 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 cream 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 Narcisse ↗The project calls for a 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 Tundra Grey ↗Both Narcisse and Tundra Grey 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
Narcisse is a cream marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options, while Tundra Grey is a grey marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options. Narcisse suits flooring and wall cladding; Tundra Grey suits flooring and wall cladding.
Both can work for flooring. Narcisse offers a golden cream character with polished, honed, leathered finishes. Tundra Grey offers a cloud 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.
Narcisse: bookmatch available. Tundra Grey: bookmatch available. Bookmatching is most effective on feature walls and large surfaces where the mirrored vein pattern can be appreciated at scale.
Narcisse is available in polished, honed, leathered. Tundra Grey 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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