CREMO, Carrara (Italy) Fine-grained, has an ivory background with numerous hazel and golden veins. The blocks measure approx 3.00x1.70x1.70 m. Delicate and elegant marble is particularly suitable for interiors. It is not so commonly found in nature as the Carrara White Marbles.
The physical and mechanical characteristics of the top quality Cremo
| STANDARD | U.M./MSMT | MN VALUE | STD/DEV. | MN VALUE. | STD/DEV. |
| EN 13755-08 Water absorption at atmospheric pressure | % | 0,11 | 0,01 | ||
| EN 1936-07 Apparent density | Kg/m³ | 2710 | 0 | ||
| EN 1936-07 Open porosity | % | 0,3 | 0,03 | ||
| EN 12372-07 Flexural strenght under concentrated load (in natural conditions) | MPa | 16,9 | 2,5 | ||
| EN 12371-03 (exposed to 48 frost cycles) | MPa | 15,6 | 1,9 | ||
| EN 1926-07 Uniaxial compressive strenght | MPa | 67,2 | 29,4 | ||
| EN 14231-04 Slip resi stance (honed finish): (Dry) (Wet) | USVR USVR | 61 35 | 3 3 | ||
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| ASTM C97-09 Absorption | % | 0,12 | |||
| ASTM C97-09 Bulk Specific Gravity | Pound/ft³ Kg/m³ | 169.18 2710 | |||
| ASTM C1353 Abrasion | Ha | 13,53 | 1,93 | ||
| ASTM C880-09 Flexural Strenght | psi MPa | Dry 1.248 Dry 8,61 | 265 1,83 | Wet 1.504 Wet 10,37 | 241 1,66 |
| ASTM C99-09 Modulus of Rupture | psi MPa | Dry 1.331 Dry 9,18 | 249 1,72 | Wet 1.192 Wet 8,22 | 651 4,49 |
| ASTM C170-09 Compressive Strenght | psi MPa | Dry 15.092 Dry 104,05 | 557 3,84 | Wet 11.745 Wet 80,98 | 2.218 15,29 |
