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 Changes: No Changes: No (Surface finish: cut with diamond) hammered or Cut * Polished: Restrictions for outdoor and public use
Description
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 %
Thermal schock resistance
Weight loss: 0.02 % 0.04 %
Anchor strength
1650 -2050 n
Frictional resistance
0.8071 – 0.9449 in
Slipperiness
Usrv 53 – 60
Recommended Applications and Finishes Table
APPLICATION
FINISH
Brush-
Honed
Aged
Trimmed
Polished*
Sawed
Ventilated facades
*
*
*
*
*
Wall coating
*
*
*
*
*
*
Plates
*
*
*
*
Flooring
*
*
*
*
*
Paving stones and curbs
*
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