Thassos Marble Blocks
Quarry selections of Thassos blocks are:
| A1 | Blocks suitable for gang-saw processing for production of A1/A2 slabs |
| A2 | Blocks suitable for gang-saw for production of slabs of A3/A4 slabs |
| AB | Blocks suitable for tiles of A1/A2 selection |
| B | Blocks suitable for tiles of A3/A4 selections |
Lab Tests Data
Mineralogical Composition (Weight %)
| Calcite | 12 |
| Dolomite | 86 |
| Quartz | 2 |
Chemical Analysis (Weight %)
| Cao | 35.93 |
| MgO | 18.20 |
| SiO2 | 0.60 |
| Fe2O3 | 0.18 |
Physical and Mechanical Properties
| Apparent Specific Weight Kg/m3 | 2882 |
| Absorption Coefficient wt% | 0.68 |
| Compressive Strength Kg/cm2 | 990 |
| Modulus of Rupture Kg/cm2 | 189 |
| Abrasion Resistance mm | 4.33 |
