GENERAL PROPERTIES Yield of Block Good Block Dimensions (cm) 150x120x80 ‑300x200xl20 Plate Dimensions (cm) Plates of 1‑2 or 3 cm thickness and desired dimensions can be obtained. Ability of Polishing Good Ability for Trimming and Finishing Good Types of Products Measured plate, tile Applications Interior/exterior plating, statues, decorations and monuments. PHYSICAL, MECHANICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL SPECIFICATIONS Hardness (Mohs). : 3 Unit Volume by Weight (gr/cm3). : 2,73 Density (gr/cm3). : 2,75 Water Absorption at Atmospheric Pressure, ByWeight (%). :0,1 By Volume 0,2 Water Absorption at Boiling Water, ByWeight (%). :0,1 By Volume 0,2 Porosity 0,2 Compressive Strength (kgf/cm2). : 701 Compressive Strength After Freezing (kgf/cm2). : 590 Strength to Blow (Kgf.cm/cm3). : 23 Strength to Bending (Kgf/cm2). : 151 Modules of Elasticity (Kgf/cm2). : 5,9x104 Ratio of Fullness 99,3 Degree of Pores :0,7 Average Abrasion Strength (cm3/50 cm2). : 25,4 Average Tensile Strength (kgf/cm2). :39 PETROGRAPHICAL PROPERTIES The sample showed granoblastic and locally polygonal texture and consists of calcite crystals, some sericite and very little quartz. | 
