Dionysos White
Our Collection
Named for the ancient Greek God of festivity, Dionysos White Marble from the mountains of Greece stands out with its pure white hues and intricate veining. This durable, high-quality marble delivers an air of iconic classical sophistication and timeless beauty to any project.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Physical Properties: High density, low porosity, excellent compressive strength and notable resistance to water, frost and abrasion.
- Maintenance Requirements: Simple to maintain with regular cleaning; resistant to stains and scratches.
- Certifications: Meets industry standards for quality and environmental sustainability.
- Dimensions and Sizes: Available in various dimensions and thicknesses to suit your project’s needs.
Finishes
Polished, HonedApplication
Interior/Exterior
Technical Specifications
I.G.M.E (2015) Directory of Greek Ornamental and Structural Stones
| PHYSICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | AVERAGE VALUE* |
|---|---|
| Apparent density (EN 1936), kg/m³ | 2720 |
| Open porosity (EN 1936), % vol. | 0.5 |
| Water absorption at atmospheric pressure (ΕΝ 13755), % wt. | 0.1 |
| Uniaxial compressive strength (ΕΝ 1926), MPa | 97 |
| Flexural strength under concentrated load (ΕΝ 12372), MPa | 18.9 |
| Breaking load at dowel hole (ΕΝ 13364), Ν | 1900 |
| Abrasion resistance (ΕΝ 14157 - Β), mm³ | 21378 |
| Rupture energy (ΕΝ 14158), Joule | 6 |
| Frost resistance (ΕΝ 12371): Flexural strength under concentrated load (ΕΝ 12372) after 48 frost resistance cycles, MPa | 16.1 |
*The values are indicative of the stone type in the region and are not connected to certain quarries.
| MINERALOGICAL COMPOSITION | PERCENTAGE VALUE |
|---|---|
| Calcite | 92% |
| Quartz | 2% |
| Muscovite | 4% |
| Chlorite | 1% |
| Dolomite | 1% |
Titanite and opaque metallic minerals are present in minor quantities.
| CHEMICAL ASSAY | % IN DRY SUBSTANCE |
|---|---|
| SiO₂ | 2.95 |
| Al₂O₃ | 1.60 |
| Fe₂O₃ | 0.30 |
| CaO | 50.90 |
| MgO | 1.30 |
| MnO | 0.05 |
| K₂O | 0.53 |
| Na₂O | 0.14 |
| LOI | 41.40 |
