Bronze Dore Marble Blocks

Stone Information

Bronze Doré Marble – Quarry Blocks

Quarry Owner & Supplier: SITEM Sarl
Origin: Tunisia

General Description

Bronze Doré Marble is a prestigious Tunisian brown marble extracted directly from SITEM Sarl’s own quarry. This natural stone is renowned for its rich chromatic range and expressive geological movement. It presents a light-to-dark brown background enhanced by lighter beige hues, rusty golden-yellow tones, deep dark-brown accents, and elegant white streaks. The resulting pattern is dynamic and organic, giving the stone a warm, luxurious, and distinctive character.

Each block displays natural variations in color and veining, ensuring uniqueness and making Bronze Doré Marble a highly desirable material for high-end architectural and interior design applications.

Texture & Pattern

• Texture: Compact, fine to medium-grained crystalline marble

• Pattern: Flowing and streaked veining with layered movements and natural contrasts

• Visual Character: Warm, dramatic, and expressive with strong depth and visual richness

Petrographic Definition

• Rock Type: Marble (Metamorphic Carbonate Rock)

Physical & Mechanical Test Results (typical values)

• Density (Mass per Unit Volume): 2,680 – 2,720 kg/m³

• Water Absorption: 0.10 – 0.30 % (by weight)

• Compressive Strength: 120 – 150 MPa

• Flexural Strength (Indirect Tensile): 12 – 18 MPa

• Abrasion Coefficient: Suitable for standard interior flooring applications

(Values may vary depending on quarry layer and block selection.)

Hardness

• Mohs Hardness: 3 – 4

• Provides excellent polishability and sufficient durability for architectural uses.

Chemical Composition (approx. % by weight)

• Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃): 92 – 95 %

• Magnesium Carbonate (MgCO₃): 2 – 4 %

• Silica (SiO₂): 1 – 2 %

• Iron Oxides (Fe₂O₃): 0.5 – 1.5 % (responsible for bronze and rusty golden tones)

• Other Trace Elements: < 1 %

Mineral Composition (approx. % by weight)

• Calcite: 88 – 92 %

• Dolomite: 3 – 5 %

• Quartz & Silicate Minerals: 2 – 3 %

• Accessory Minerals: < 1 %

Block Sizes

• Typical Block Dimensions:

  • Length: 180 – 300 cm

  • Width: 120 – 180 cm

  • Height: 100 – 160 cm

• Average Block Weight: 18 – 28 tons
  (Large block selection available upon request.)

Surface Finish Options (after processing)

• Polished

• Honed

• Brushed

• Leathered

• Sandblasted

• Antique / Aged

• Sawn Cut

Applications / Usage

• Slabs and tiles for interior flooring

• Wall cladding and decorative panels

• Countertops and vanity tops

• Staircases and risers

• Fireplace surrounds

• Luxury residential and commercial projects

Maintenance & Care

• Clean with pH-neutral stone cleaners only

• Avoid acidic or abrasive chemicals

• Sealing recommended to enhance stain resistance

• Periodic maintenance preserves surface appearance and longevity

Packing Method

• Blocks secured with steel straps and wooden supports

• Loaded into open-top or flat-rack containers

• Professional quarry loading ensures stability during transport

Shipping Method

• EXW / FOB / CIF / CFR

• Shipment from Tunisia (nearest export ports depending on destination)

• Worldwide shipping available

Payment Methods

• T/T (Bank Transfer)

• L/C at sight (subject to order value and buyer qualification)

• Flexible commercial terms available for long-term partners