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 |