Whether front-lit or backlit, the blue of this calcium carbonate mineral has a cool, milky clarity. The pieces are shaped by hand and set into a loose cobblestone pattern with narrow pale seams, giving the slab a calm rhythm that pairs well with white stone, brushed nickel and light timber.

Calcite is much softer than quartz and reacts to acids, so lemon juice, vinegar and acidic cleaners should be kept off it; a damp cloth and a pH-neutral cleaner are enough. That makes it a better fit for backlit walls, bar fronts, powder-room vanities and furniture than for busy kitchen worktops. It comes 2 cm thick as standard, from 0.6 to 4 cm on request, in sizes up to 320 x 190 cm, and Modul Marble can take it from specification to order.

Where it works

• Backlit wall panels
• Bar fronts
• Powder room vanities
• Decorative furniture