Thassos Marble
Thassos is a bright white marble with little or no visible veining, named for the Greek island of Thassos in the northern Aegean. Because it is so plain and white, stains and etch marks can show more than on a veined or darker stone.
- Also called
- Thassos White
- Family
- Marble
- Color
- Bright white, with little or no veining
- Geological type
- Marble: recrystallized carbonate rockSource: Marble, Wikipedia
- Named for
- The island of Thassos, northern Aegean, GreeceSource: Thassos, Wikipedia
- Acid sensitivity
- Calcareous: acids such as lemon or vinegar can dull or etch the surfaceSource: Natural Stone Institute, Care & Cleaning of Natural Stone
- Finishes at SoCal Tiles
- Polished, Tumbled
SoCal Tiles carries
SoCal Tiles sells Thassos White, mostly Polished (a few Tumbled), as field tile, mosaics and trim. Field tile examples, each with a sample option:
Appearance and variation
A bright white stone with little or no visible veining, plainer than Carrara or Calacatta.
Whiteness and any faint veining vary from block to block and between production lots. Order a sample from the product page before deciding, and keep a large installation to one lot where possible.
About Thassos Marble
Thassos marble takes its name from the Greek island of Thassos, in the northern Aegean. The island is built mainly of gneiss, schist and marble, with marble layers up to about 500 metres thick. The historic quarries were in the south of the island, around Aliki, and marble is still quarried on the island today.
Good to know
On a white stone like Thassos, colored spills and acid etching show more readily than on veined or darker marble. Wipe spills quickly and clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner. See the stone care guide.
Caring for natural stone: read our stone care guide.
Common questions
Where does Thassos marble come from?
The name comes from the Greek island of Thassos, in the northern Aegean, where marble has been quarried since ancient times.
Does white Thassos show stains?
Stains and acid etching can be more visible on a bright white stone than on a veined or darker one. Wipe spills quickly, use a pH-neutral cleaner, and remember that sealing adds stain resistance but does not prevent etching.
Sources
- Thassos, Wikipedia (retrieved 2026-09-24)
- Marble, Wikipedia (retrieved 2026-09-24)
- Natural Stone Institute, Care & Cleaning of Natural Stone (retrieved 2026-09-23)
- SoCal Tiles product catalog: Thassos White (retrieved 2026-09-21)