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Ritsona Red

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Ritsona Red Marble captivates with its striking crimson hues and intricate veining, making a bold statement in any setting. Ideal for creating dramatic focal points, this eye-catching natural stone responsibly sourced from the rugged Greek mountains is renowned for its superb durability and luxurious finish.

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SPECIFICATIONS

  • Physical Properties: High density, low porosity, excellent strength and resistance to water, frost and abrasion.
  • Maintenance Requirements: Easy 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 thickness to meet your project’s needs.

Finishes

Polished, Honed

Application

Interior/Exterior
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Technical Specifications

I.G.M.E (2015) Directory of Greek Ornamental and Structural Stones

NAME OF PRODUCT EN 12440: RITSONA RED
PHYSICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AVERAGE VALUE*
Apparent density (EN 1936), kg/m³ 2730
Open porosity (EN 1936), % vol. 0.3
Water absorption at atmospheric pressure (ΕΝ 13755), % wt. 0.1
Uniaxial compressive strength (ΕΝ 1926), MPa 159
Flexural strength under concentrated load (ΕΝ 12372), MPa 15.5
Breaking load at dowel hole (ΕΝ 13364), Ν 3000
Abrasion resistance (ΕΝ 14157 - Β), mm³ 12780
Rupture energy (ΕΝ 14158), Joule 3
Frost resistance (ΕΝ 12371): Flexural strength under concentrated load (ΕΝ 12372) after 48 frost resistance cycles, MPa 15.0

*The values are indicative of the stone type in the region and are not connected to certain quarries.

TYPE EN 12407 / EN 12670: BIOMICRITIC LIMESTONE
MINERALOGICAL COMPOSITION PERCENTAGE VALUE
Calcite 92%
Quartz 5%
Dolomite 2%

Iron oxides were also observed in the sample in insignificant quantities.

CHEMICAL ASSAY % IN DRY SUBSTANCE
SiO₂ 2.90
Al₂O₃ 0.89
Fe₂O₃ 0.51
CaO 51.90
MgO 1.70
MnO 0.01
K₂O 0.33
Na₂O 0.13
LOI 42.25

Capture Nature’s Drama at the Heart of Your Projects - Ritsona Red Marble

APPLICATIONS

Ritsona Red Marble enhances luxury residences, memorable hotel lobbies, upscale offices and influential cultural centres with its rich red tones and refined elegance. It is perfect for striking flooring, eye-catching wall cladding, elegant countertops and distinctive decorative features in residential and public spaces.

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