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Primary Name:
 ALABAMA WHITE MADRE VEIN
Type of Stone: Marble
Country of Origin:
 United States of America
Quarry Location:
 Marble Valley, Alabama
Geological Formation:
 Ordovician
Color Range:
 (W-Cr) White - Creamy
Producer''s Recommended Usage: Interior & Exterior
Average Block Size: 9''-0'''' Length x 5''-0'''' Width x 5''-0'''' Height
Average Fabricated Slab Size:
 9''-0'''' Length x 5''-0'''' Width
Available in Thin Tile:
 Yes
Maximum Thin Tile Size
 2''-0'''' Length x 2''-0'''' Width

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technical Information
Value ASTM**
Test
Method
English Metric
Absorption by weight, % 0.09 0.09 C97
Density, lbs/ft, (kg/m) 169.49 2714.97 C97
Compressive strength, psi (MPa) 11288.00 77.85 C170
Abrasion Resistance, hardness 14.04 No Value
Established
C241
Flexural strength, psi (MPa) 1462.00 10.08 C880

MIA Classification for Soundness: B (Marble only)

Control Number: II-82

**American Society for Testing and Materials: standards developled by committee C18.
Copyright 1993: Dimension Stones of the World. Volume II. Marble Institute of America.
 

Quarrying

The rough blocks are cut using saws equipped with diamond
cutters. Then they are transported to the stock yard. After the rough blocks
are inspected,
they are transported to the sawing facility to be cut into slabs.

Cutting Blocks


 We use diamond cutters, band saws, and block saws to cut the rough marble blocks to the appropriate size for tiles, window sills, and thresholds.

Polishing & Honing

With an automatic band marble polisher, the products are
finished for the extra touch of perfection and are ready to be shipped to you.