Prilep White Marble

About
Item Details
- Material Type:
- Marble
- Origin:
North Macedonia (Prilep) - Primary Color(s):
- White
- 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:
- Sivec Marble, Sivec White Marble, Bianco Sivec Marble, Yugoslavia Polaris Marble, Yugoslavia White Marble, in China stone market: 南斯拉夫白(Nánsīlāfū bái), Prilep White Marble
- Finished Surface:
- Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Testing
- Water Absorption:
- 0.35 By volume %, 0.23 By Weight %
- Density:
- 2840 kg/m3
- Flexural Strength:
- 9.4 - 9.6 MPa
- Compressive Strength:
- 138.1 - 141.0 MPa
Description
Prilep White Marble is a type of pure snow white calcitic marble quarried in Prilep, North Macedonia. This marble is celebrated for its exceptionally clean, bright white appearance, reminiscent of fresh snow. Its high-quality composition offers a smooth and refined surface, with very subtle or minimal veining, making it an ideal choice for creating sophisticated, contemporary, and classic designs. The marble's fine grain texture and radiant white color ensure it adds an elegant touch to any project, whether used in countertops, flooring, wall cladding, or decorative elements. Prilep White Marble’s pure, crystalline whiteness brings an air of luxury, making it suitable for both residential and commercial spaces where a timeless and elegant aesthetic is desired.
Mineralogical Composition, % wt:
- Calcite: 99.5%
- Dolomite: 0.3%
- Quartz: 0.2%
- Other minerals: trace amounts
Mohs Hardness Scale: 3






































