Skyros Silky White
Our Collection
Skyros Silky White Marble embodies timeless elegance with its soft, velvety surface and gentle, undulating white tones. This exquisite marble, known for its smooth texture and refined appearance, creates a calming atmosphere, making it a preferred choice for designs seeking a serene and sophisticated aesthetic.
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 |
