Description:
Origin: Sinai Peninsula / Saint Catherine region, Egypt
Stone Type: Natural beige limestone / commercial marble
Color Palette: Warm beige to cream background with distinct organic patterns, fine fossil details, and natural clouding
Recommended Applications: Interior flooring, wall cladding, stairs, vanity tops, and decorative architectural accents
Common Finishes: Polished, Honed, Brushed, and Tumbled
Technical Data
Technical specifications and physical property test results for Egyptian Katrine (Catherine) Marble:
| Physical Property | Standard Test Method | Typical Specification Range / Value |
| Density (Bulk Specific Gravity) | ASTM C 97 | $2,600 – 2,650 \text{ kg/m}^3$ |
| Water Absorption (by weight) | ASTM C 97 | $0.20\% – 0.40\%$ |
| Compressive Strength | ASTM C 170 | $100 – 130 \text{ MPa}$ (~14,500 – 18,850 psi) |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM C 880 | $10 – 15 \text{ MPa}$ (~1,450 – 2,175 psi) |
| Abrasion Resistance | ASTM C 241 / C 1353 | $32 – 37 \text{ Ha}$ |
| Hardness | Mohs Scale | 3 – 4 |