
Mycenae marble is the first type of marble that was mined from the Argolis region. It is a calcareous marble with dark beige color and red veins in intricate formations which give a special decorative value. The red veins come from the secondary filling of limonite (iron oxides) in limestone. It is a marble of great historical and commercial value, suitable for indoor, outdoor use and decoration.
Laboratory tests and analysis results:
Apparent Density, kg/m3 | 2.700 |
Water absorption at atmospheric pressure, % κ.β. | 0,18 |
Uniaxial compressive strength, kg/cm2 | 798 |
Flexural strength under concentrated load, kg/cm2 | 104 |
Abrasion resistance, mm | 2.26 |
SiO2 | Al2O3 | Fe2O3 | CaO | MgO | MnO | K2O | Na2O | CO2 |
0.84 | 0.21 | 0.13 | 54.01 | 0.69 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 43.33 |
Calcite | 97% |
Dolomite | 1% |
Quartz | 1% |
Clay Minerals | 1% |