Sivec White Marble

Sivec white marble can be divided into white and snow white marble, which in turn can be divided into the following categories based on quality:

Panelling Cladding of internal and external vertical and horizontal surfaces (Floors & Walls)
Art Works Crafting Moulding, etc.

Purpose:

All commercial versions and size and thickness

Production volume:

84500 Mpa to ASTMC 469

Elasticity module:

8.7 N/M to DIN 52112

Flexural strength:

167.6 N/mm to DIN 52100

Compressive strength:

0.134%

Water absorption:

0.50%

Porosity:

0.995 (DIN 52102)

Degree of density:

2.843 gr/CM3

Density:

Dolomite Calcite marble (Ratio 2:1)

Mechanical Physical Properties

The above measurements were made based on the relevant German standards (DIN) the majority of which correspond to new European EN standards.

81.8

84.5
79.1

Extent of elasticity (MPa)

2. 85

2. 88
2.82

Density (g/cm²)

2.84

2.79
2.88

Special weight (g/cm²)

0.13

0.14
0.12

Water absorption rate (%)

27.5

40
15

Abrasion rate (cm²/50cm)

9

8
10

Resistance to collision

8.74

9.33
8.14

Resistance to bending (/mm²)

151.5

174.0
129.0

Resistance to cooling defrosting (/mm²)

157.7

182.3
133.1

Resistance to crushing when wet (/mm²)

167.6

191.5
143.7

Resistance to crushing when dry (/mm²)

Average values

Max. Min. values

to determine their physico-mechanical qualities and the results are set out in the table below:

- = below detectable limit, <0.01% by weight.
The samples collected from the SIVEC marble bearing deposits were measured

0,40

0,14

-

-

21,30

31,08

% by weight

SiO2

Fe2O3

FeO

Al2O3

MgO

WHITE SIVEC is the commercial name for a fine-grained white dolomitic marble, which is quarried in the area of Prilep, in the  Republic of Macedonia.  Sivec is a famous material that has been used for several centuries.  A look at the history of this marble is given below.
The material which has built the region of south-east Europe from 3rd century B.C. until 5th century A.D.  Nowadays people often get amazed from ancient years achievements. It is estimated that within 6 centuries 3rd B.C. 3rd A.D., 1.200.000 m³ of Sivec White Marble have been excavated from the Prilep area in todays Republic of Macedonia.
Chemical analysis showed the SIVEC marble consists of the following oxides by weight:

WHITE SIVEC is the name for a fine-grained white dolomitic marble, which is quarried in The former Yugoslav Republic