Marbella is a stunning natural stone infused with ancient coral, colored shells and visual fossils. The different fossils that can be found in Marbella date back thousands of years & can be found in every piece. It has a light sandy beige tone, which remains consistent throughout the whole quarry. We could match a Marbella Tile that was produced over 10 years ago with a Marbella Tile that was quarried last month. The popularity of this stone can be attributed to its oceanic characteristics, which makes it very desirable for areas located along coastal regions.
Marbella Shellstone Specifications: Smith-Emery Company Tested
Coefficient of Friction – 0.79
Marbella has a Slip Resistance average of 0.79, which meets all commercial standards.
Compressive Strength – 3988 PSI
Marbella has a 3988 P.S.I rating which makes it one of the strongest Shellstones available on the market.
Water Absorption – 8.088%
Marbella has an 8.088% Water Absorption Average which places it in Medium-Density (Class II) rating.
Density – 124.00
Marbella has an 124.00 Density Average which places it in the Medium-Density (Class II) rating.
Heat Absorption – Low
Marbella has one of the lowest heat absorption rates out of any natural stone material on the market today.
Freeze Thaw – Frost Proof
Marbella is unaffected by freezing conditions which make it Frost Proof.
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Shellstone Imports is the dominant importer of Marbella Shellstone. In fact, it was Ignacio Paz (Founder President) who named it “Marbella” in the first place. Marbella in Spanish means “Beautiful Ocean” that is exactly what this stone encapsulates. It all started with a 2”x2” piece of stone brought back to America by Ignacio. Little did he know that he had just stumbled upon one of the most unique natural stones on the face of the Earth. The reception of this little piece of stone was so colossal that he immediately set up shop began quarrying. What started out as some tiles with only a couple sizes has now grown into a full product line consisting of Tiles, Pavers, Pool Copings, Stair Treds, Wall Caps, Wall Tiles Baseboards. We have many different finishes sizes, not to mention all the Custom Cuts we are capable of producing on special order. Marbella Shellstone has been available to our clients since 1991 will only continue to develop over the decades to come. And to think it all started with that little piece stone…