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 Why Miyazaki Mangoes Are So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Business Insider Why These 5 Centuries-Old Crafts Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider ------------------------------------------------------ #marble #soexpensive #businessinsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Snapchat: Boot Camp on Snapchat: Why Calacatta Marble Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider