Ritsona Yellow
Our Collection
Ritsona Yellow Marble features warm, golden hues that bring a touch of Mediterranean sunshine to any project. Responsibly sourced from the historic Greek island of Evia, this marble blends natural beauty with excellent durability.
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 sizes 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 | 2680 |
| Open porosity (EN 1936), % vol. | 1.2 |
| Water absorption at atmospheric pressure (ΕΝ 13755), % wt. | 0.7 |
| Uniaxial compressive strength (ΕΝ 1926), MPa | 122 |
| Flexural strength under concentrated load (ΕΝ 12372), MPa | 11.5 |
| Breaking load at dowel hole (ΕΝ 13364), Ν | 2100 |
| Abrasion resistance (ΕΝ 14157 - Β), mm³ | 12874 |
| Rupture energy (ΕΝ 14158), Joule | 3 |
| Frost resistance (ΕΝ 12371): Flexural strength under concentrated load (ΕΝ 12372) after 48 frost resistance cycles, MPa | 9.8 |
*The values are indicative of the stone type in the region and are not connected to certain quarries.
| MINERALOGICAL COMPOSITION | PERCENTAGE VALUE |
|---|---|
| Calcite | 98% |
| Quartz | 2% |
Iron oxides were also observed in the sample in insignificant quantities.
| CHEMICAL ASSAY | % IN DRY SUBSTANCE |
|---|---|
| SiO₂ | 1.65 |
| Al₂O₃ | 0.23 |
| Fe₂O₃ | 0.25 |
| CaO | 54.45 |
| MgO | 0.83 |
| MnO | 0.10 |
| K₂O | 0.15 |
| Na₂O | 0.23 |
| LOI | 43.00 |
