Physical and Mechanical properties of Natural Stones is crucial for the their classification , suitability and final section as building material.
Our specialized laboratory can support the Industry by verifying that the products are in line with the modern building codes, quality assurance specs and regulatory standards for application in a wide variety of projects.

• Real and apparent density, total and open porosity
• Flexural strength under concentrated load
• Petrographic examination: thin section microscopy
• Frost resistance: Flexural strength change
• Abrasion resistance
• Water absorption at atmospheric pressure
• Breaking load at dowel hole
• Slip resistance by means of the pendulum tester
• Water absorption coefficient by capillarity
• Resistance to ageing by thermal shok: Flexural strength change
• Uniaxial compressive strength
• Thermal properties
• Water vapour transmission properties
• Dangerous substances: Polyaromatic hydrocarbons, Heavy metals & Radionuclides.
• Determination of main elements – oxides