Skyros Aegean
Our Collection
Skyros Aegean Marble features a captivating blend of soft blues, greens and grey veining that mimics the serene hues of the Aegean Sea. Sourced from the Greek island of Skyros, use this unique marble to create a soothing sense of calm and sophistication in any space.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Physical Properties: High density, low porosity, excellent compressive strength and good 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 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 | 2830 |
| Open porosity (EN 1936), % vol. | 1.0 |
| Water absorption at atmospheric pressure (ΕΝ 13755), % wt. | 0.3 |
| Uniaxial compressive strength (ΕΝ 1926), MPa | 187 |
| Flexural strength under concentrated load (ΕΝ 12372), MPa | 10.9 |
| Breaking load at dowel hole (ΕΝ 13364), Ν | - |
| Abrasion resistance (ΕΝ 14157 - Β), mm³ | 11810 |
| Rupture energy (ΕΝ 14158), Joule | 2 |
| Frost resistance (ΕΝ 12371): Flexural strength under concentrated load (ΕΝ 12372) after 48 frost resistance cycles, MPa | 11.3 |
*The values are indicative of the stone type in the region and are not connected to certain quarries.
| MINERALOGICAL COMPOSITION | PERCENTAGE VALUE |
|---|---|
| Calcite | 79% |
| Dolomite | 20% |
| Quartz | 1% |
| CHEMICAL ASSAY | % IN DRY SUBSTANCE |
|---|---|
| SiO₂ | 0.40 |
| Al₂O₃ | 0.04 |
| Fe₂O₃ | 0.10 |
| CaO | 51.25 |
| MgO | 4.06 |
| MnO | 0.00 |
| K₂O | 0.09 |
| Na₂O | 0.27 |
| LOI | 44.45 |
