
Afyon White marble is a marble original from the regions of Hocalar, Iscehisar and Afyonkarahisar in Turkey which has been quarries in 1943 being used across many prestigious residential and commercial projects.Afyon marble is characterised by a pure white background and delicate light grey-to-honey coloured veining, scattered throughout an almost translucent white surface.
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Afyon White marble is a marble original from the regions of Hocalar, Iscehisar and Afyonkarahisar in Turkey which has been quarries in 1943 being used across many prestigious residential and commercial projects.Afyon marble is characterised by a pure white background and delicate light grey-to-honey coloured veining, scattered throughout an almost translucent white surface.
Afyon White marble is a rare natural stone which presents a unique crystalline structure made up of many different minerals, offering a jewel-like stone for interior areas including bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, walls and floors.
Marble is a rock that has been formed over millions of years with different minerals that have metamorphosed from Limestone to become a unique natural stone with durable characteristics and a luxurious appeal.
Marble has been formed from sedimentary rocks that have suffered a natural crystallization of the original minerals, resulting in interlocking stone rocks that vary in appearance according to the different minerals that compose it; which can be silica, sand, clay and iron oxides among others. These natural impurities allow for an endless variation of stone types which have made marble the most famous natural stone in the world.
Marble has been used since ancient times in the construction of monuments (Taj Mahal in India, Marble Arch in London, etc), statues (David by Michelangelo and paving amongst establishments of kings and emperors.
More recently and with the advance of new technology and quarrying systems, marble has become more affordable and is present in the most beautiful homes as well as in hotels, restaurants and other spaces that dazzle onlookers.
Marble has also gained popularity due to its luxurious appeal, timeless looks, durability and value it provides to any property in which it is applied.
Marble is a 100% natural product that varies in size, pattern and dimensions; making each piece unique. Slabs dimensions vary from block to block and cover an approximate area of 5.5m2.
Marble comes in standard thicknesses of 20mm and 30mm but can be sourced in thicker sheets and block formats.
Features and benefits of marble:
Type | Marble |
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Colour | White |
Price Rating | 3 |
Thicknesses | 20mm, 30mm |
Finishes | Honed, Polished |
Suitable for | Exterior, Interior |
Country | Turkey |
Water Absorption | 0.1 By weight % |
Compressive Strength | 68.77 MPa |
Density | 2730 kg/m³ |
Flexural Strength | 14.81 MPa |
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