Desert Beige Marble
Desert Beige Marble is a competitively priced attractive Beige Marble at approximately 50% of the equivalent Spanish marble. Desert Beige combines very well with the traditional beige complements such as Dark Emperador, Indian Green and Rose Alicante resulting in a cost effective alternative to Crema Marifil. In addition to being reasonably priced Desert Beige has aesthetically pleasing properties, high compressive strength, good polish, finish and low water absorption.
Technical Specifications | Metric | Test type (Dry/wet) | ASTM |
Absorption by Weight, % | 0.64 | N/A | C97/97M-09 |
Bulk Specific Gravity | 2.639 | N/A | C97/97M-09 |
Porosity% | 1.79 | N/A | BRE141 |
Saturation Coefficient | 1.00 | N/A | BRE141 |
Compression Strength (MPa) | 145 | Dry | C170-09 |
Compression Strength (MPa) | 138 | Wet | C170-09 |
Modulus of Rupture | 10.00 | Dry | C99/C99m-09 |
Modulus of Rupture | 9.3 | Wet | C99/C99m-09 |
Flexural Strength psi, (MPa) | 11.6 | Dry | C880/C880m-09 |
Flexural Strength psi, (MPa) | 10.6 | Wet | C880/C880m-09 |