Blanco Macael

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Description

LOCATION: Macael, province of Almería, Spain

DESCRIPTION: Medium-grain calcitic marble (very thick crystalline)

MINERAL COMPOSITION:

Main components: Calcite

Additional components: quartz and opaque minerals

Physical-Mechanical Properties

Absorption	0.07 % – 0.08 %
Apparent specific weight	2.71 – 2.72
Impact toughness	14,96 – 18,50 in
Flexural strength	11.30 – 16.20 MPa
Compressive strength	81.1 – 87.4 MPa
Frost resistance	Weight loss: 0.02 % Changes: No
Thermal schock resistance	Weight loss: 0.02 % 0.04 % Changes: No
Anchor strength	1650 -2050 n
Frictional resistance	0.8071 – 0.9449 in
Slipperiness	Usrv 53 – 60

(Surface finish: cut with diamond)

Recommended Applications and Finishes Table

APPLICATION	FINISH
APPLICATION	Brush- hammered	Honed	Aged	Trimmed	Polished*	Sawed or Cut
Ventilated facades	*	*	*		*	*
Wall coating	*	*	*	*	*	*
Plates		*	*		*	*
Flooring	*	*	*		*	*
Paving stones and curbs						*

* Polished: Restrictions for outdoor and public use