Marrón Emperador marble
Country of origin: Spain
Bulk specific gravity: 2750 kg/m3
Water absorption: 0.4%
Modulus of rupture (dry): 9.1 MPa/1320 psi
Modulus of rupture (wet): 151.4 MPa/21959 psi
Flexural strength (dry): 4.9 MPa/711 psi
Flexural strength (wet): 4.6 MPa/667 psi
This Stone of the Month is supplied by Levantina of Novelda, Alicante, Spain. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each project. To submit your own Stone of the Month, send a high-resolution digital image, along with the relevant technical data, to adamsj@bnpmedia.com.
