White - Marble
Quarry Location: Apollon, Naxos Island
Water Absorption: 0.09 By weight %
Density: 2710 kg/m3
Flexural Strength: 13.2 MPa
Compressive Strength: 89 - 90.7 MPa
Recommended Usage: Kitchen and bathroom countertops, monuments, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, waterjet pattern, wall panels, table tops, window sills, balustrades, columns, wall and pool copings, pool pavers, sculptures, fireplaces
Finishing Surface: Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Additional Names: Apollon White Marble, Naxos Marble, Naxos Crystallina Semi White Marble, Naxos White Crystalline Marble, Naxos White Marble, Bianco Naxos Extra Marble, Marmor Branco Naxos, Cristallina Naxos Marble, Cristallino Naxos Marble, Naxos Cristallina White Marble, Naxos Crystal White Marble, Naxos Crystallina Marble, Naxos Crystallina White Marble, White Naxos Marble, Naxos Bianco Marble, Naxos Premium Marble,Bianco Naxos Marble
Bianco Naxos Marble is a distinctive natural stone known for its medium- to coarse-grained texture and pure white color. Quarried in Apollon, Naxos Island, this marble boasts a strong crystalline structure, contributing to its unique charm.
The pure white calcite composition of Bianco Naxos Marble creates a clean and luminous appearance, making it an elegant choice for various architectural and design applications. The medium- to coarse-grained texture adds depth and character to the surface, providing both visual interest and a tactile quality.
Due to its strong crystalline structure, the marble exhibits a refined and enduring beauty, making it suitable for a range of interior design elements. Whether used for countertops, flooring, wall cladding, or decorative accents, Bianco Naxos Marble brings a sense of purity and sophistication to any space.
The quarries in Apollon, Naxos Island, contribute to the marble's regional authenticity, and its timeless aesthetic makes it a sought-after option for those looking to incorporate a classic and enduring material into their architectural and design projects.
APPARENT SPECIFIC DENSITY (ASTMC-97) 2710
WATER ABSORPTION % wt (ASTM C-97) 0,09
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH, MPa (ASTM C-170) 89
FLEXURAL STRENGTH - WET CONDITION, MPa (ASTM C-99) 13
ABRASION RESISTANCE, mm (DIN 52108 - 20 CYCLES) 8,56
MINERALOGICAL COMPOSITION, % wt
CALCITE 98,00
QUARTZ 2,00
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS, % wt
CaO 55,6 MgO 0,50 SiO2 0,07
Fe2O3 0,14 AI2O3 0,02 K2O 0,02
Na2O 0,04 MnO 0,02 LOI 43,00