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Turkey · Marble

Afyon White

also known as Afyon Sugar, Afyonkarahisar White, Sugar White

A bright, fine-grained white marble from the Afyon plateau in central Anatolia, prized for its clean white ground and subtle sparkle. An accessible, high-volume white marble for large installations demanding a uniform ground.

Origin
Afyon province, Anatolia, Turkey
Stone type
Marble
Density
2.7 g/cm³
Look
sugary texture, bright white, fine grain, clean
Finishes
polished, honed
Formats
slab, tile, cut-to-size, mosaic
Exterior use
Best specified for interiors

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

Good to know

Is Afyon White similar to Thassos?

Both are very white marbles but Afyon White has a finer, more uniform grain with slight sparkle; Thassos tends to be brighter and more crystalline. Both can substitute on many projects depending on budget and availability.

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