01 Natural stone comparison
A side-by-side comparison of Silver Roots and Palissandro — origin, colour, finishes, applications and best use cases — to help architects and designers choose the right natural stone for their project.
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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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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| Property | Silver Roots | Palissandro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Marble | Marble |
| Origin | Türkiye | Türkiye |
| Colour | Silver Grey | Beige Brown |
| Tone | Silver grey | Sand brown |
| 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 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 ↗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 ↗Both Silver Roots and Palissandro 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
Silver Roots is a silver grey marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options, while Palissandro is a beige brown marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options. Silver Roots suits flooring and wall cladding; Palissandro suits flooring and wall cladding.
Both can work for flooring. Silver Roots offers a silver grey character with polished, honed, leathered finishes. Palissandro offers a sand brown 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.
Silver Roots: bookmatch available. Palissandro: bookmatch available. Bookmatching is most effective on feature walls and large surfaces where the mirrored vein pattern can be appreciated at scale.
Silver Roots is available in polished, honed, leathered. Palissandro 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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