Block · Sizes pending
Stone — indicative fig. M·115
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon 0.32kgCO₂e/kg LowCompressive 120MPa StructuralDesign life 50yr
Premium Australian dolomitic marble tiles from Pilbara region, WA. 3x harder than Carrara marble with exceptional durability, available in distinctive green, red, pearl white and cream varieties. Non-combustible, BAL-FZ compliant.
01 Physical
Density 2700±50 kg/m³kg/m³
Specific gravity 2.7±0.05unitless
Porosity 0.7±0.3%%
Water absorption 0.3%%
Hardness 3.5-4 MohsMohs
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Good with sealing
pH tolerance 5-11 pHpH
Surface roughness 0.1-15 μmμm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 9MPa
Compressive strength 120MPa
Flexural strength 15MPa
Shear strength 18MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.25unitless
Impact resistance 0.6 JJ
Creep resistance Excellent
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 2.8 W/m·KW/m·K
Specific heat 880±30 J/kg·KJ/kg·K
Thermal expansion 8×10⁻⁶/°C×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Non-combustible
Fire resistance level Non-combustible
Ignition temp N/A - does not ignite°C
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
Heat release rate 0 kW/m²kW/m²
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 0.32 kg CO2-eq/kgkg CO2-eq/kg
Carbon footprint 120 kg CO2-eq/m³kg CO2-eq/m³
Embodied energy 2.0 MJ/kgMJ/kg
Water footprint 250 L/m²L/m²
Recyclability 100%%
Recycled content 0%%
Renewable content 0%%
Circular score 7/10
VOC emissions 0 g/Lg/L
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution 2 points
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 50-100+ yearsyears
Maintenance interval 2 yearsyears
Warranty period 10 yearsyears
Material cost (range) 100-300 AUD/m²AUD/m²
Material cost (per unit) Varies by thickness
Lead time 1-2 weeks for stock, 18-22 weeks for custom
Lifecycle cost 8 AUD/m²/yearAUD/m²/year
Annual maintenance 5 AUD/m²AUD/m²
Market availability Limited - Australian quarries only
07 Assessment
Advantages
- 3x harder than Italian Carrara marble
- Extremely low porosity (<0.5% water absorption)
- Non-combustible - AS 1530.1 compliant
- BAL-FZ bushfire rating suitable
- 100% Australian quarried and processed
- Ancient geological heritage (1.6-3 billion years)
- Exceptional colour stability and UV resistance
- High compressive strength (80-170 MPa)
- Excellent thermal mass properties
- Long service life (50-100+ years)
- Available in unique Australian colours
- Suitable for all climate zones
Constraints
- High initial cost ($100-300/m² plus installation)
- Requires professional installation
- Heavy weight requires structural consideration
- Can etch with acidic substances if not sealed
- Limited availability - single quarry source
- Long lead times for custom orders (18-22 weeks)
- Requires periodic sealing in wet areas
- Natural variation between slabs
- Specialist cutting tools required
- Can be slippery when polished and wet
08 Applications
A1 Interior floor tiles - residential and commercial
A2 External cladding and facades
A3 Kitchen and bathroom benchtops
A4 Feature walls and decorative panels
A5 Pool surrounds (with appropriate finish)
A6 Fireplace surrounds
A7 Stair treads and risers
A8 Monumental and sculptural applications
A9 High-traffic commercial flooring
A10 Heritage restoration projects
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.