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Turkey · Marble

Afyon Sugar

also known as Sugar White Marble, Afyon White Sugar

A pure white marble from the Afyon quarries of central Anatolia with a distinctive granular, sugar-crystal texture. Dense and versatile, one of Turkey's most widely exported white marbles, used as a competitive alternative to Carrara white for floors, cladding and countertops.

Origin
Afyonkarahisar, Central Anatolia, Turkey
Stone type
Marble
Density
2.71 g/cm³
Look
bright white, granular, crystalline, sparkling
Finishes
polished, honed, sandblasted, flamed
Formats
slab, tile, cut-to-size, pavers, block
Exterior use
Suitable — dense, exterior-grade

Type-level physical facts shown. Per-lot lab values (absorption, flexural strength) confirmed at quotation.

Good to know

What is the difference between Afyon White and Afyon Sugar?

Afyon White tends to be finer and more uniform; Afyon Sugar has a distinctly granular, sparkling crystal texture that catches light differently. Both come from the Afyonkarahisar district but represent different material grades.

Is Afyon Sugar suitable for exterior use?

Yes. It is a dense marble, exterior-grade and widely used for cladding and paving in projects across Europe, the Middle East and North America.

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