Exterior work
Review exposure, freeze-thaw conditions where applicable, panel geometry, anchoring, joints, drainage and engineering requirements.
Alabama White Technical Data
Technical resources for Alabama White marble.
Reported laboratory values, document provenance and application context for project teams evaluating Alabama White from Sylacauga Marble Quarry.
Report Provenance
Know which stone, orientation and document the values belong to
The laboratory values on this page apply to Alabama White Marble as described in the cited report. They must not be assigned to another Alabama range or a globally sourced material.
- Material
- Alabama White Marble
- Laboratory
- Natural Stone Institute Materials Test Laboratory
- Report
- 21-0003.01-R0
- Location
- Oberlin, Ohio
- Report Year
- 2022
- Shown Here
- As-supplied orientation
Before specification or submittal, confirm the authorized project package, current testing status and whether a later revision supersedes these reported results.
Physical Properties
Alabama White laboratory values
Review these reported properties alongside the authorized report, current testing status, tested specimen orientation and the requirements of the intended assembly.
| Property | Method | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Absorption | ASTM C97 | 0.15% |
| Density | ASTM C97 | 169.1 lb/ft³ |
| Modulus of Rupture | ASTM C99 | 2,060 psi wet / 1,890 psi dry |
| Compressive Strength | ASTM C170 | 14,230 psi wet / 13,820 psi dry |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM C880 | 1,730 psi wet / 1,690 psi dry |
| Abrasion Resistance | ASTM C1353 | 13.1 index |
Supplied cross-cut and unbacked, without mesh, resin or fiberglass. Published values shown reflect loading perpendicular to rift in the as-supplied material. Review all tested orientations in the complete report.
How to Use the Data
A stone test is one input to the complete assembly
Laboratory results describe samples under defined test methods. They do not by themselves approve a stone for every detail, exposure, substrate, anchoring system or maintenance environment.
The architect or engineer of record should evaluate the complete assembly, applicable code requirements, project exposure, thickness, finish, connection design and installation method. The selected stone range and any processing treatment should also match the material reviewed.
Interior vertical work
Review substrate, attachment, panel or tile dimensions, finish, jointing and expected visual range.
Horizontal surfaces
Review abrasion, slip considerations, finish, traffic, sealing, maintenance and edge or support conditions.
Mock-ups
Use a project mock-up to evaluate appearance and assembly conditions that cannot be resolved through numbers and small samples.
Technical Package
Documents and inputs to request
Alabama White cut sheet
A one-page source, basis-of-design and laboratory-value reference for early project evaluation.
Download the cut sheet →Laboratory documentation
Confirm which authorized laboratory documentation, orientations and report notes are available for the project.
Request the report →Current sample information
Material range and finish references that reflect the source being evaluated for the project.
Request samples →Basis-of-design description
Source, material name, finish, thickness and approval language for the design professional to integrate into the project specification. CSI-format specification input is available on request.
Architect resources →Digital Material Library
Download Alabama marble range images and CAD hatches
Use the full-size source photographs for early material studies, renderings and presentation boards. Current physical samples and approved range materials still control project selection.
Alabama White
White to warm cream with distinct grey movement.
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Silver Cloud
Cool grey and white with soft, wispy movement.
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Alabama Rose
Pink, green and gold movement across a dramatic range.
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Crème Extra
Warm gold, brown, ivory and green tones.
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Alabama Scuro
Cream to warm grey with black and taupe veining.
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CAD Marble Hatches
Two schematic drafting patterns for architectural drawings. Scale as needed; neither file is a vein or range map.
Download fine PAT →Download bold PAT →Images provided for design visualization with credit to Alabama Marble Company.
Domestic Supply & Material Composition
Evaluate the actual route from quarry to project
Domestic origin, material composition and a disclosed processing path give project teams useful facts without relying on unsupported environmental superlatives.
Domestic transport path
For a North American project, Alabama White can move by truck from the quarry through the disclosed processor to the project, removing the ocean freight leg associated with an imported alternate. Compare the complete route for the actual order.
Natural stone and processing
Alabama White is natural calcite marble. The specimens represented in the cited report were supplied cross-cut and unbacked, without mesh, resin or fiberglass. Confirm treatments for the actual project supply.
Quarry-direct chain of custody
Alabama Marble Company supplies Alabama White directly from Sylacauga Marble Quarry. For project documentation, the chain of custody names the quarry source, Alabama Marble Company's seller role, the independent processor, approval checkpoints, packing, freight and project destination for each quotation.
Specification Starting Point
Name the source and the approval basis
Basis-of-Design Sentence
Alabama White Marble, quarried in Sylacauga, Alabama, as supplied by Alabama Marble Company.
Add the project-specific finish, thickness, application, acceptable range and required sample or mock-up approvals. This language is a starting point, not a complete specification. The design professional should coordinate applicable standards, testing, fabrication, anchoring, installation, cleaning and maintenance requirements.
Technical Questions
Clarifications that protect the project record
Why are wet and dry values both shown?
The report presents results under the stated test conditions. Preserve the report labels and avoid collapsing them into one unsupported value.
Can this table replace the laboratory report?
No. The authorized report contains the controlling methodology, specimen information, orientations, notes and complete results.
Does this data apply to Silver Cloud, Alabama Rose, Crème Extra or Alabama Scuro?
Not automatically. Publish and rely on technical data only for the exact material and source represented by the report.
Does a passing material test approve the installation?
No. The project design team must evaluate the complete stone assembly, exposure, detailing and installation requirements.
Specifier Support
Confirm technical documentation for the project
Include the project name, role, application, stage and the specific technical question.
Specification and submittal inquiries received during business hours receive a same business day acknowledgment. Questions requiring source, laboratory or processor review receive a follow-up timeframe. Specifier support: info@alabamamarbleco.com.