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 | 2710 |
Open porosity (EN 1936), % vol. | 0.3 |
Water absorption at atmospheric pressure (ΕΝ 13755), % wt. | 0.1 |
Uniaxial compressive strength (ΕΝ 1926), MPa | 86 |
Flexural strength under concentrated load (ΕΝ 12372), MPa | 9.5 |
Breaking load at dowel hole (ΕΝ 13364), Ν | 1500 |
Abrasion resistance (ΕΝ 14157 - Β), mm³ | 16885 |
Rupture energy (ΕΝ 14158), Joule | 4 |
Frost resistance (ΕΝ 12371): Flexural strength under concentrated load (ΕΝ 12372) after 48 frost resistance cycles, MPa | 8.3 |
*The values are indicative of the stone type in the region and are not connected to certain quarries.
MINERALOGICAL COMPOSITION | PERCENTAGE VALUE |
---|---|
Calcite | 100% |
CHEMICAL ASSAY | % IN DRY SUBSTANCE |
---|---|
SiO₂ | <0.05 |
Al₂O₃ | <0.05 |
Fe₂O₃ | <0.05 |
CaO | 54.80 |
MgO | 0.25 |
MnO | <0.05 |
TiO₂ | <0.05 |
K₂O | 0.27 |
Na₂O | 1.1 |
LOI | 43.05 |