Dramatic dark veined marble surface

Mediterranean & Balkan marble

Marble at the source

We hold the stone direct from the quarry and supply it wholesale to merchants across the United Kingdom.

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The collection

Thirteen stones, one source

From bright Aegean whites to deep Albanian reds, each slab shown with its full specification. Select any photograph to view it at full size.

Bianco Carrara

Italy · Provincia di Massa Carrara, Toscana
ColourWhite
StoneMarble
Slab size305 × 200 × 1–3 cm
ApplicationInterior / Exterior
FinishesPolished, Honed, Leathered, Bush hammered

Physical

Water absorption0.10%
Density2,710 kg/m³
Compressive strength125.0 – 127.0 MPa
Flexural strength15.05 – 21.78 MPa
Tangent elastic modulus62,400 MPa
Knoop microhardness1,285 MPa

Performance

Compression breaking load, simple127 MPa
Breaking load after freezing125 MPa
Indirect tensile strength (bending)19.8 MPa
Relative abrasion coefficient0.63
Impact resistance, min. fall height75 cm
Linear thermal expansion5 × 10−3.7 °C−1
Divergence of hardness index1.26

Volakas

Greece · Drama, north-east Greece
ColourWhite
StoneMarble
Slab size310 × 180 × 1–3 cm
ApplicationInterior / Exterior
FinishesPolished, Honed, Leathered, Bush hammered

Physical (DIN)

Apparent specific density2,825 kg/m³
Open porosity coefficient0.54% vol
Water absorption coefficient0.19% wt
Dynamic modulus of elasticity35 GPa

Mechanical (DIN)

Compressive strength139 MPa
Flexural strength10 MPa
Compressive strength, freeze / thaw103 MPa
Abrasion resistance2.20 mm
Impact strength59 cm

Mineralogical composition (% wt)

Calcite8.00Dolomite92.00

Chemical analysis (% wt)

CaO32MgO19.60SiO₂0.20Fe₂O₃<0.05Al₂O₃<0.05K₂O<0.01Na₂O0.01MnO<0.01LOI46.90

Thassos

Greece · Island of Thassos
ColourBright white
StoneMarble
ApplicationInterior / Exterior
FinishesPolished, Honed, Leathered, Bush hammered

Physical (DIN)

Apparent specific density2,847 kg/m³
Open porosity coefficient0.45% vol
Water absorption coefficient0.15% wt
Dynamic modulus of elasticity28 GPa

Mechanical (DIN)

Compressive strength118 MPa
Flexural strength16 MPa
Compressive strength, freeze / thaw108 MPa
Abrasion resistance3.29 mm
Impact strength40 cm

Mineralogical composition (% wt)

Calcite4Dolomite95Feldspar<1

Chemical analysis (% wt)

CaO30MgO21.1SiO₂0.1Fe₂O₃<0.05Al₂O₃<0.05K₂O<0.01Na₂O<0.01MnO0.01LOI46.9

Sivec White

North Macedonia
ColourWhite with grey streaks
StoneMarble
Slab size270 × 160 × 2 & 3 cm
ApplicationInterior / Exterior
FinishesPolished, Honed, Leathered, Bush hammered

EN standard

Abrasion resistance24.5 mm
Water absorption0.11%
Apparent density2,830 kg/m³
Compressive strengthN/A
Open porosityN/A
Flexural strength0.5% MPa
Slip resistance, polishedDry 78 / Wet 5
Slip resistance, honedDry 48 / Wet 11

ASTM standard

Petrographic examinationMarble (II)
Abrasion resistance (Ha)16.3
Water absorption0.17%
Bulk specific gravity2,833 kg/m³
Compressive strengthDry 167 / Wet 150 MPa
Modulus of ruptureDry 11.0 / Wet 11.2 MPa

Bianco Venato

Greece
ColourWhite with veining
StoneMarble
Slab size280 × 175 × 2–3 cm
ApplicationInterior / Exterior
FinishesPolished, Honed, Leathered, Bush hammered

Physical (DIN)

Apparent specific density2,847 kg/m³
Open porosity coefficient0.45% vol
Water absorption coefficient0.15% wt
Dynamic modulus of elasticity28 GPa

Mechanical (DIN)

Compressive strength118 MPa
Flexural strength16 MPa
Compressive strength, freeze / thaw108 MPa
Abrasion resistance3.29 mm
Impact strength40 cm

Mineralogical composition (% wt)

Calcite4Dolomite95Feldspar<1

Chemical analysis (% wt)

CaO30MgO21.1SiO₂0.1Fe₂O₃<0.05Al₂O₃<0.05K₂O<0.01Na₂O<0.01MnO0.01LOI46.9

Illyrico

Albania
ColourBeige
StoneMarble
Slab size285 × 200 × 2 & 3 cm
ApplicationInterior / Exterior
FinishesPolished, Honed, Leathered, Bush hammered

EN standard

Abrasion resistance20.5 mm
Water absorption1.3%
Apparent density2,650 kg/m³
Compressive strengthTesting under way
Open porosityTesting under way
Flexural strengthTesting under way
Slip resistanceTesting under way

ASTM standard

Petrographic examinationMarble (II)
Abrasion resistance (Ha)22.3
Water absorption0.77%
Bulk specific gravity2,562 kg/m³
Compressive strength145 MPa
Modulus of rupture9.3 MPa

Vratza

Bulgaria
ColourBeige
StoneLimestone
Slab size290 × 190 × 2 & 3 cm
ApplicationInterior / Exterior
FinishesHoned, Aged, Polished, Sawn cut, Sanded, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Bush hammered, Tumbled

Physical (ASTM)

Water absorption, by weight3.78% (C-97)
Density2,331 kg/m³ (C-97)

Mechanical (ASTM)

Flexural strength10.8 MPa (C-99)
Compressive strength103.5 – 116.7 MPa (C-170)

Illyrico Selene

Kosovo
ColourSilver grey
StoneMarble
Slab size290 × 190 × 2 & 3 cm
ApplicationInterior / Exterior
FinishesPolished, Honed, Leathered, Bush hammered

EN standard

Abrasion resistance20.5 mm
Water absorption1.3%
Apparent density2,700 kg/m³
Compressive strengthDry 98 / Wet 89 MPa
Open porosity1.1%
Flexural strength15.3 MPa
Slip resistance, honedDry 38 / Wet 11

ASTM standard

Petrographic examinationMarble (II)
Abrasion resistance (Ha)22.3
Water absorption0.77%
Bulk specific gravity2,562 kg/m³
Compressive strength145 MPa
Modulus of rupture9.3 MPa

Silver Grey

Albania
ColourPlain grey with minimal white bioclasts
StoneMarble
Slab size290 × 200 × 2 & 3 cm
ApplicationInterior / Exterior
FinishesPolished, Honed, Leathered, Bush hammered

EN standard

Abrasion resistance19.5 mm
Water absorption0.06%
Apparent density2,750 kg/m³
Compressive strength113 MPa
Open porosity0.20%
Flexural strength9.4 MPa
Slip resistanceDry 56 / Wet 28

ASTM standard

Abrasion resistance (Ha)23.3
Water absorption0.09%
Bulk specific gravity2,708 kg/m³
Compressive strengthDry 109 / Wet 96 MPa
Modulus of ruptureDry 8.9 / Wet 8.9 MPa

Nuvola Grigia

Albania
ColourPlain light grey with green shadow
StoneMarble
Slab size300 × 200 × 2 & 3 cm
ApplicationInterior / Exterior
FinishesPolished, Honed, Leathered, Bush hammered

EN standard

Abrasion resistance19.5 mm
Water absorption0.06%
Apparent density2,850 kg/m³
Compressive strength113 MPa
Open porosity0.20%
Flexural strength9.4 MPa
Slip resistanceDry 56 / Wet 28

ASTM standard

Abrasion resistance (Ha)23.3
Water absorption0.06%
Bulk specific gravity2,850 kg/m³
Compressive strengthDry 109 / Wet 96 MPa
Modulus of ruptureDry 8.9 / Wet 8.9 MPa

Ceppo Grigio

Albania
ColourGrey, with darker clasts
StoneConglomerate stone
ApplicationInterior / Exterior
FinishesPolished, Honed, Sawn cut, Bush hammered

Physical

Water absorption1.5 – 4.0% (moderately porous)
Density2,780 kg/m³
Hardness (Mohs)4 – 6 (variable, by clasts)

Mechanical

Compressive strength80 – 120 MPa
Flexural strength7 – 10 MPa
Abrasion resistanceGood (varies with finish)

XRF analysis, approx. (% wt)

CaCO₃ — calcite cement60 – 75SiO₂ — quartz / chert clasts20 – 30Fe₂O₃ — iron oxides2 – 3Al₂O₃, MgO, others3 – 8

Petrographic analysis — Calcite forms the primary binding matrix; quartz and chert are the major component of the hard, dark clasts; other carbonates (dolomite, limestone) form the lighter clasts.

Rosso Splendido

Albania
ColourRed with white bioclasts
StoneMarble
Slab size280 × 200 × 2 & 3 cm
ApplicationInterior / Exterior
FinishesPolished, Honed, Leathered, Bush hammered

EN standard

Abrasion resistance19.5 mm
Water absorption0.06%
Apparent density2,850 kg/m³
Compressive strength113 MPa
Open porosity0.20%
Flexural strength9.4 MPa
Slip resistance, polishedDry 56 / Wet 28

ASTM standard

Abrasion resistance (Ha)23.3
Water absorption0.09%
Bulk specific gravity2,708 kg/m³
Compressive strengthDry 109 / Wet 96 MPa
Modulus of ruptureDry 8.9 / Wet 8.9 MPa

Veria Green

Greece · Veria
ColourGreen
StoneMarble
ApplicationInterior / Exterior
FinishesPolished, Honed, Leathered, Bush hammered

Physical (ASTM)

Apparent specific density2,701 kg/m³ (C-97)
Water absorption0.22% wt (C-97)

Mechanical

Compressive strength94 MPa (ASTM C-170)
Flexural strength, wet20 MPa (ASTM C-99)
Abrasion resistance2.86 mm (DIN 52108, 20 cycles)

Mineralogical composition (% wt)

Calcite53.00Serpentine35Fe oxides etc.10Chromite2.00

Chemical analysis (% wt)

CaO16.75MgO26.60SiO₂28.65Fe₂O₃7.25Al₂O₃0.5K₂O0.04Na₂O0.04MnO0.12LOI20.15

From the mountains of the Mediterranean and the Balkans

  • Italy
  • Greece
  • Albania
  • Kosovo
  • North Macedonia
  • Bulgaria

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