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Marble / Prilep Region, North Macedonia
Balkan White
Bright structure
A focused material profile for projects that demand geological character, visual control, and architectural scale.
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Surface. Scale. Detail.
Material Impression
A marble defined by clean mineral weight, disciplined movement, and a brightness that holds architectural tension.
Material Detail
Geological depth, seen up close.
Fine mineral structure, layered tonal shifts, and directional movement give the material its distinct architectural identity.
Material Overview
Natural character, controlled output.
Balkan White is a high-character marble defined by a bright mineral base and disciplined natural movement. It is selected for projects that require strong visual presence without losing architectural restraint.
Color
Cold white with soft grey undertones
Texture / Veining
Dense body with directional veining and mineral clouding
Available Finishes
Polished, honed, brushed
Formats
Slabs, tiles, cut-to-size, bespoke elements
Technical Properties
Data with material weight.
A more complete technical reading of the material, structured for specification, performance review, and architectural decision-making.
Core Physical Properties
Hardness
3-4 Mohs
Bulk Density
2.71 g/cm3
Porosity
0.42%
Moisture Content
0.12%
Water Absorption
0.18%
Compactness (Degree of Compaction)
High
Mechanical Performance
Impact Strength
8.6 kJ/m2
Indirect Tensile Strength
7.4 MPa
Flexural Strength
14.8 MPa
Uniaxial Compressive Strength
118 MPa
Cohesion
18.5 MPa
Internal Friction Angle
34.2°
Modulus of Elasticity
41.6 GPa
Poisson's Ratio
0.24
Point Load Strength Index
6.1 MPa
Surface Performance
Abrasion Resistance
High
Damage Resistance
High
Heat Resistance
Excellent
Acid Resistance
Moderate
Stain Resistance
High when sealed
UV Resistance
Excellent
Frost Resistance
Suitable for exterior use
Re-polishability
Excellent
Water Resistance Index
High
Applications
Built into space.
Material strength translated into architecture, interiors, hospitality environments, and exterior envelopes.
Bathrooms
Monolithic vanity surfaces and calm wet-room detailing with strong stone presence.
Kitchens & Islands
Large-format slabs with sharp detailing for worktops, islands, and backsplashes.
Facades
Architectural envelopes and feature walls shaped by durability and geological identity.
Recommended Uses
Bathrooms
Kitchen worktops and islands
Interior wall cladding
Reception and hospitality spaces
Feature facades
Cut-to-size architectural details
Suitable for both statement surfaces and large architectural applications where visual continuity, material integrity, and long-term performance are required.
Availability
Request Balkan White.
Contact our team for slab availability, finish options, technical information, and project quotations.