01 Natural stone comparison
A side-by-side comparison of Palissandro and Bianco Alize — origin, colour, finishes, applications and best use cases — to help architects and designers choose the right natural stone for their project.
Palissandro Marble is a Turkish natural stone distinguished by long, flowing bands of cream, taupe, grey and warm brown that give it an elegant wood-like rhythm. Available in polished, honed and leathered finishes, it is specified for feature walls, hotel interiors, spa areas, flooring, staircases, fireplace surrounds and bespoke furniture.
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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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| Property | Palissandro | Bianco Alize |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Marble | Marble |
| Origin | Türkiye | Türkiye |
| Colour | Beige Brown | White |
| Tone | Sand brown | White wavy |
| 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 beige brown 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 Palissandro ↗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 ↗Both Palissandro and Bianco Alize 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
Palissandro is a beige brown marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options, while Bianco Alize is a white marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options. Palissandro suits flooring and wall cladding; Bianco Alize suits flooring and wall cladding.
Both can work for flooring. Palissandro offers a sand brown character with polished, honed, leathered finishes. Bianco Alize offers a white wavy 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.
Palissandro: bookmatch available. Bianco Alize: bookmatch available. Bookmatching is most effective on feature walls and large surfaces where the mirrored vein pattern can be appreciated at scale.
Palissandro is available in polished, honed, leathered. Bianco Alize 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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