Thassos Marble

Thassos marble is a special natural stone extracted from the Thassos island in northern Greece, internationally recognized and admired. This marble is considered a prestigious material in architecture and decoration due to its unique properties.

Physical Properties

• Color: Thassos marble is known for its extraordinary whiteness. This almost snow-white marble is one of the whitest natural stones available in the market.
• Purity: It stands out with minimal veining and high purity rate.
• Structure: Its fine crystalline structure provides a smooth surface.
• Light transmittance: It has a slightly translucent property, allowing it to transmit light to a certain extent.
• Hardness: It has a hardness between 3-4 on the Mohs scale.

Technical Properties

• Density: Approximately 2.7 g/cm³
• Water absorption: Has a low water absorption rate (around 0.2%)
• Compressive strength: Shows high compressive strength (approximately 98-120 MPa)
• Wear resistance: Has good wear resistance, long-lasting

Areas of Use Thassos marble is preferred in various areas due to its unique properties:

• Interior flooring: Luxury residences, hotels, and commercial buildings
• Bathroom and kitchen surfaces: Countertops, wall coverings
• Stair steps and fireplaces
• Exterior facade coverings: Thanks to its resistance to weather conditions
• Decorative artworks and sculptures
• Mosaic works: With its white color and light transmittance property

Maintenance Properties

• Sensitive to acidic cleaning agents
• Regular maintenance should be done with neutral pH cleaners
• Regular polishing and sealing is recommended against staining

Thassos marble is generally in the premium price category due to its quality and aesthetic value. With proper care and use, it can maintain its beauty for many years, adding value and elegance to the space where it is located.