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Sohar

Materials

Sohar

Colour family
Beige
Origin
Sohar
Block sizes
Normal Dimensions
Colour uniformity
Medium
Availability
Very Good
Prevailing use
Interior and Exterior

Named for the city of its origin, Sohar marble is the strongest stone in our catalogue. Specified for the Oman Across Ages Museum (Cox Architecture) for both interior and exterior packages.

Technical specifications

Water absorption
0.3 %
Bulk specific gravity
2695 kg/m³
Compressive strength
167.7 / 151.2 MPa
Dry / Wet
Modulus of rupture
9.4 / 9.4 MPa
Dry / Wet
Flexural strength
10.2 / 9.6 MPa
Dry / Wet

Available finishes

polished honed brushed shotblast bush hammered

Used in

Oman Across Ages Museum

Oman Across Ages Museum

Manah, Oman

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