Thassos Marble
Thassos marble is one of the most famous marbles in the world and is excavated from the island of Thassos in Greece.
It’s a medium grained, dolomitic rock and consists of roundish and oval calcite crystals in various sizes which naturally reflect the light.
What makes Thassos marble so popular except from its unique crystal snow white color, is also its durability and natural brightness.
Thassos is suitable for both indoor and exterior appliances and is used in eco buildings because it provides natural protection from high temperatures.
Technical Characteristics
| eu | Standard | Test | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EN | 12407 | Petrographic examination | Dolomite |
| EN | 1936 | Apparent density Open porosity |
2,840Kg/m3 0.7% volume |
| EN | 13755 | Water absorption at atm pressure | 0.2% weight |
| EN | 14157 | Abrasion resistance | 22,480mm3 |
| EN | 13364 | Breaking load at dowel hole | 2,250N |
| EN | 12372 | Flexural strength | 18.5MPa |
| EN | 14066 | Resistance to ageing by thermal shock visual alterations Mass variation |
Νο -0.01% |
| EN | 14231 | Slip / Skid resistance polished SRVdry SRVwet Slip / Skid resistance honed SRVdry SRVwet |
52 672 59 |
| Test results are related with tested samples only and may be used as guidance of the material’s properties. | |||
