Karacabey Black Marble

About
Item Details
- Material Type:
- Marble
- Origin:
Turkey (Seyran Köyü, Karacabey, Bursa) - Primary Color(s):
- Black
- Recommended Usage:
- Kitchen and bathroom countertops, monuments, building stone, ornamental stone, building stone, stairs, interior wall and floor applications, mosaic, waterjet pattern, wall panels, table tops, columns, fireplace surround
- Additional Names:
- Karacabey Black Gold Marble, Karacabey Siyahi Mermer, Bursa Black Marble, Kara Inci Mermer, Black Dragon Marble, Dragon Black Marble, in China stone market:黑龙(Hēilóng), Karacabey Black Marble
- Finished Surface:
- Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled
Testing
- Water Absorption:
- 0.07 By weight %
- Density:
- 2710 - 2730 kg/m³
- Flexural Strength:
- 9.81 MPa
- Compressive Strength:
- 69.45 - 135.57 MPa
Description
Karacabey Black Marble is a luxurious black marble featuring distinct white quartz streaks, veins, and intricate patterns. It is one of the oldest and most sought-after black marbles, quarried in the Karacabey region of Bursa, Turkey. The striking contrast between the deep black background and the vibrant white streaks creates a sophisticated, timeless appearance, making it ideal for both contemporary and classic designs. This marble is highly valued for its elegance, strength, and historical significance.
Hardness: 4(mohs)
Unit Volume Weight: 2,70 (gr/cm3)
Density: 2,73 (gr/cm3)
Porosity: 0,5%
Compressive strength: 708 (kgf/cm2)
Strength to blow: 9 (kgf/cm2)
Strength to bending: 100 (kgf/cm2)
Modules of elasticity: 12030 (kgf/cm2)
Ratio of fullness: 98,9%
Degree of pores: 1,1%
Average abrasion: 22,3 (cm3/50cm2)
Average of tensile strength: -- (kgf/cm2)
Chemical Specifications
Properties-- Value
SIO2 --0,3
Fe2O3-- 0,48
CaO --54,3
MgO-- 0,35








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