Black - Marble
Bulgaria
Item Details
Quarry Location:
west of Galata, 45 km northwest of Lovech, 2 km south Bulgarski Izvor
Water Absorption:
1.284 %
Density:
2653 - 2780 kg/m³
Compressive Strength:
197.8 MPa
Recommended Usage:
Building stone,countertops, sinks, monuments, pool coping, sills, ornamental stone, interior, exterior, wall, floor , paving
Finishing Surface:
Polished, Sawn Cut, Sanded, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled
Additional Names:
Galata Black Marble,Galata Marquina Marble,Galata Marble
Description:
The “Galata” deposit has a concession area of 55 000 m2, located 0.3 kilometers west of Galata, 45 km northwest of Lovech and 2 km south of Bulgarski Izvor. The material is homogeneous with a higher rigidness than other limestone and it is easily polished. With its highly attractive black coloring, the material is very suitable for indoor facing, pavements and decorative elements.
Physico-mechanical test results:
volume weight – 2.653 g/cm3
specific weight – 2.78 g/cm3
water absorption – 1.284 %
compression strength in dry state – 197.8 MPa
frost resistance coefficient - 0,89
“Micro-Deval” abrasion - 3%