Brownish of Chios limestone – polished sample photo 1

Brownish of Chios limestone polished sample – Marmi di Carrara – brown, black (1) — Brownish of Chios limestone – polished sample photo 1. Photo © Marmi di Carrara srl.

About this photo

This photograph shows a polished sample in Brownish of Chios, a limestone from Greece. The dominant tones measured on the image are brown (47%), black (36%), charcoal (18%). Brownish of Chios belongs to the limestone family; typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements.

Dominant tones

brown 47%black 36%charcoal 18%

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About Brownish of Chios

Brownish of Chios is a brown limestone from Greece. Petrographically it is classified as limestone. Texture: veined. It is also traded as Chios Brown. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: honed, brushed, tumbled, sandblasted. Typical uses: flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements.

Technical sheet

Material	Brownish of Chios
Stone family	Limestone
Origin	Greece
Base colour	Brown
Formats available	Blocks, slabs 2 cm and 3 cm, tiles, cut-to-size
Typical finishes	Honed, brushed, tumbled, sandblasted
Typical uses	Flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements
Bulk density (EN 1936)	2,300–2,700 kg/m³
Water absorption (EN 13755)	0.3–5 %
Compressive strength (EN 1926)	30–150 MPa
Flexural strength (EN 12372)	5–15 MPa
Mohs hardness	3–4
Weight of a 2 cm slab	about 50 kg/m²
Photo shows	Polished sample
Image size	1200 × 900 px

Density, absorption and strength are indicative ranges for the stone family, not test results of this block. Certified values for a specific lot are provided with the offer.

Catalogue data

Also known as	Chios Brown
Trade classification	Marble
Petrographic classification	Limestone
Texture and grain	veined

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Where to use Brownish of Chios

Interior floors	Good
Wall cladding	Excellent
Kitchen worktops	With care
Bathrooms and wet areas	Good
Exterior paving and façades	Good
Frost exposure	With care
Back-lighting	Not suitable

General guidance for the limestone family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Brownish of Chios are confirmed on your project.

Weights

Thickness (mm)	about 25 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 50 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 75 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 100 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 125 kg/m²
Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm	about 270 kg
Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm	about 405 kg
20-foot container (about 27 t)	about 540 m² of 2 cm slabs

Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.

Questions and answers

What is Brownish of Chios used for?

Brownish of Chios is a limestone from Greece. Typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements.

Which finishes are available for Brownish of Chios?

The usual finishes for this stone family are honed, brushed, tumbled, sandblasted. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.

How much does Brownish of Chios weigh?

About 50 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 75 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.

How do I look after Brownish of Chios?

Water and a neutral stone detergent, no acids or descalers, and an impregnating sealer.

Can I buy the slab shown in this photo?

Natural stone changes from block to block. Send us this photo with the form: we check the lots available now in our warehouse and reply with current photos, sizes and price.