Why Calacatta Marble Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider
Michelangelo s famous "David" sculpture was carved out of marble. The iconic material has been used for centuries by artists and designers alike. And calacatta is one of the world s most expensive types of marble. It’s more than double the price of Carrara marble, yet mined in the same mountains. But the key to calacatta s price is its rarity. MORE BUSINESS INSIDER VIDEOS Why Benitoite Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider https://youtu.be/gXut69PYiAE Why Miyazaki Mangoes Are So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider https://youtu.be/MRyWyWIWhrc Why These 5 Centuries-Old Crafts Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider https://youtu.be/MrHr5D0O6lg ------------------------------------------------------ #marble #soexpensive #businessinsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: https://www.businessinsider.com Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/businessinsider BI on Facebook: https://read.bi/2xOcEcj BI on Instagram: https://read.bi/2Q2D29T BI on Twitter: https://read.bi/2xCnzGF BI on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Boot Camp on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Boot_Camp/3383377771 Why Calacatta Marble Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider
