Markina Olaspe-Nero Marquina Marble Blocks

It is an open-pit quarry of marble limestone, located in the municipal term of Markina – Xemein.

The quarry has two distinct working fronts where different products are obtained:

Black ornamental marble: We produce different qualities of black ornamental marble.

Sea block: Blocks ranging between 15 and 45 metric tons, to be used in sea works.

By-product for civil works: For a full use of the product, the residue is transformed for its use in public works.

TEST REPORT --TEST METHOD-- RESULTS

Aparent Density UNE-EN 1936:2007 - 2680 Kg/m3

Open porosity UNE-EN 1936:20- 0.2%

Abrasion resistance. Wide wheel abrasion test (Capon) UNE-EN 14157:2005- 21.5 mm

Water abs. at atmospheric pressure UNE-EN 13755:2008- 0.1%

Flexural strenght under concentrated load UNE-EN 12372:20- 14.4 MPa

Frost resistance UNE-EN 12371:2002 Resistant

Breaking load at dowel hole UNE-EN 13364:2002 - 2200 N

Resistance to ageing by thermal shock UNE-EN 14066:2003 ----

Slip resistance in dry conditions(SRV 'dry') UNE-EN 14231:2004- 70

Slip resistance in wet conditions(SRV 'wet') UNE-EN 14231:2004 - 45

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Canteras Olaspe S.L.

Monte Zapola s/n.48270 Markina - Bizkaia Spain

Address:Apdo. 24, 48270 Markina - Bizkaia Spain

E-mail: blocksmarkina@olaspe.com

Telephone:+34 946 169 686

Fax:+34 946 169 687

mobile:+34 650851290

http://www.olaspe.com