Description:
Origin: Eastern Desert / Menia region, Egypt
Stone Type: Natural beige limestone / commercial marble
Color Palette: Warm beige to creamy-yellow tone, characterized by distinct fine linear or net-like veining (often categorized into Silvia Golden, Silvia Menia, and Silvia Medium)
Recommended Applications: Flooring, wall cladding, interior design elements, stairs, and decorative architectural features
Common Finishes: Polished, Honed, Brushed, and Tumbled
Technical Data
Technical specifications and physical property test results for Egyptian Silvia 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 | $95 – 120 \text{ MPa}$ (~13,800 – 17,400 psi) |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM C 880 | $10 – 14 \text{ MPa}$ (~1,450 – 2,030 psi) |
| Abrasion Resistance | ASTM C 241 / C 1353 | $32 – 36 \text{ Ha}$ |
| Hardness | Mohs Scale | 3 – 4 |