Beige - Marble
Quarry Location: Poggio Imperiale, Apricena, Bari, Provincia di Foggia, Puglia
Water Absorption: 0.39 By weight-%
Density: 2720 kg/m³
Flexural Strength: 11.38 - 12.56 MPa
Compressive Strength: 147.42 - 152.06 MPa
Recommended Usage: Construction stone, ornamental stone, countertops, mosaic, landscaping stone, monuments, stairs, paving tiles
Finishing Surface: Polished, Sawn Cut, Sanded, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled
Additional Names: Fiorito Adriatico Apricena Marble, Pietra Apricena, Pietra di Apricena, Pietra di Apricena Fiorito, Fiorito Apricena Marble, Fiorito Adriatico Marble, Rosa Fiorito Apricena Marble Limestone Marmi, Apricena Fiorito
Specific weight 2.72 gr/m3
Weight of volume 2.66 gr/m3
Imbibition coefficient referred to weight 0.39%
Thermal linear dilatation coefficient 3.79 mm / m ° C x 10 -3
Compressive strength in the natural state 1,475 Kg/cm2
Compressive strength saturated with water 1,430 Kg/cm2
Compressive strength after 20 cycles
of freezing and thawing 1,350 Kg/cm2
Elastic modulus (compression) 353,000 Kg/cm2
Wear resistance 2.57 mm/km
Impact resistance 15 Kg/km
Degree of compactness 0.977
Degree of porosity 0.023
Chemical composition ~ 98% CaCO3
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Apricena Fiorito chemically is formed to over 96% of calcium carbonate with traces of oxides of iron, manganese, aluminum and others. It is characterized by a specific weight of 2.71 g/cm3. This material is very appreciated, because accurate laboratory analyzes have shown that the characteristics of resistance and durability put it at the higher levels of the sector. Recommended uses include floors, stairs, countertops and walls in both residential and commercial properties