Volakas Butterfly Marble is a stunning natural stone renowned for its elegance and versatility, quarried from the mountainside of Falakro near Drama City, North-Eastern Greece. This dolomitic marble is celebrated for its luminous appearance and timeless aesthetic, making it a preferred choice for high-end architectural and interior design projects.

Key Features:

Background: A pristine, all-white canvas that radiates purity and brightness.

Veining: Adorned with graceful gray or brown veins arranged in wavy, diagonal patterns. These natural designs often evoke the delicate wings of a butterfly, lending the stone a unique and artistic charm.

Shades: Subtle gray hues and soft shadows add depth and character to its surface.

Applications:

Flooring and Wall Cladding: Ideal for creating luxurious interiors with a seamless, elegant finish.

Bathrooms: Perfect for vanities, shower walls, and floor tiles, offering a spa-like ambiance.

Kitchen Countertops: Combines functionality with sophistication, becoming the centerpiece of modern kitchens.

Fireplaces and Decorative Elements: Enhances aesthetic appeal with its distinctive patterns.

Aesthetic and Practical Appeal:

The Volakas Butterfly Marble is admired for its natural beauty and intricate veining, which add a sense of movement and dynamism to any space. Its bright white background enhances light, creating an airy and expansive atmosphere. The soft diagonal veins and tonal variations make it suitable for both contemporary and classical designs.

Whether used in residential or commercial projects, Volakas Butterfly Marble offers unparalleled elegance and a touch of exclusivity, ensuring that any space it graces becomes a testament to refined taste and timeless beauty.

PHYSICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES:

Apparent density  EN1936,... 2830 kg/m3

Open porosity      EN1936, ... 0,9 %vol

Water absorption at atmospheric pressure  EN13755 ... 0,3 %wt

Water absorption due to capillarity  EN1925... <1%vol.

Flexural strength under concentrated load  EN12372,... 6,9/2,3 MPa/Minimum value expected MPa

Freeze-thaw resistance,12 cycles: EN12371,EN12372,... 5,6 MPa

Freeze-thaw resistance,48 cycles: EN12371,EN12372, ... 6,0 MPa

Resistance to ageing by thermal shockEN14066 Δρ/ΔF ... 0,0/-8,7 %

Breaking load at dowel hole  EN13364/Standard deviation,... 1700/250/1190 N/Min.value expected,N

Abrasion resistance   Volume loss ... 16cm3/50cm3

Slip resistance   Unpolished/Polished Surface   SRVDry 66/60, SRVWet 48/8