Silvia Menia Marble
Silvia Menia Marble – Classic Egyptian Beauty with Warm Linear Elegance
Silvia Menia Marble is a distinctive Egyptian stone known for its creamy beige base, elegantly layered with horizontal golden-beige veining. Sourced from the Menia region in Upper Egypt, it offers a natural warmth and uniform appearance ideal for both modern and classic design applications.
Its unique veining pattern gives it a travertine-like aesthetic, making it a popular alternative to imported stones—perfect for interiors, exteriors, and architectural features seeking rhythm, elegance, and harmony.
🌟 Key Features
Color & Appearance:
A creamy to light beige background with natural, horizontal golden-brown veining. The subtle contrast and linear structure add depth and style to large surface areas.
✅ Common Applications
✅ Interior Flooring
✅ Wall Cladding
✅ Staircases
✅ Kitchen & Vanity Countertops
✅ Façades & Exterior Walls
✅ Decorative Columns & Features
✅ Pool Areas & Garden Landscaping
✅ Available Finishes for Silvia Menia Marble
- Polished
✨ High-gloss, mirror-like finish that highlights natural veining
• Ideal for: floors, hotel lobbies, interior walls - Honed
🪵 Matte finish with a smooth, soft appearance
• Ideal for: bathrooms, staircases, commercial interiors - Brushed
🌾 Light texture with an aged, soft sheen
• Ideal for: rustic interiors, semi-outdoor areas - Tumbled
🪨 Aged, weathered look with rounded edges
• Ideal for: traditional paths, courtyards, accent walls - Sandblasted
⛏️ Uniform matte texture with reduced glare
• Ideal for: outdoor paving, façades, pool surrounds - Bush-Hammered
🔨 Rough texture with excellent grip
• Ideal for: walkways, ramps, exterior stairs - Leathered
🖐️ Tactile, natural feel with low sheen
• Ideal for: countertops, feature walls - Split Face
🧱 Rough, dimensional 3D surface for visual interest
• Ideal for: accent walls, exterior cladding
✅ Why Choose Silvia Menia?
- Elegant veining and warm neutral tones
- Perfect for both modern and traditional design schemes
- Affordable alternative to imported travertine
- Durable and versatile across multiple applications
- Custom sizes and finishes available
- Readily available from Egyptian quarries
Silvia Menia Marble is highly favored in:
🏛️ Government Buildings
🏠 Luxury Residences
🏨 Hospitality Projects
🏢 Commercial Spaces
🌴 Outdoor Landscaping Projects
Its elegant appearance, durability, and affordability make it a strong choice for architects, contractors, and distributors worldwide.
Silvia Menia Marble Technical Specifications
| Property | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Stone Type | Natural Marble (Calcite-based) |
| Origin | Menia Region, Upper Egypt |
| Color | Cream to beige with linear golden-brown veining |
| Bulk Density | 2.64 – 2.68 g/cm³ |
| Water Absorption | ≤ 0.40% |
| Porosity | Moderate |
| Compressive Strength | 950 – 1150 kg/cm² (93 – 113 MPa) |
| Flexural Strength | 130 – 160 kg/cm² (13 – 16 MPa) |
| Abrasion Resistance | Good |
| Mohs Hardness | 3 – 4 |
| Finish Compatibility | Polished, Honed, Brushed, Tumbled, Sandblasted, Bush-Hammered, Leathered, Split Face |
| Weather Resistance | Good (sealing recommended for outdoor use) |
| Frost Resistance | Limited (avoid in freeze-thaw zones) |
| Tile Sizes | 30x60 cm, 60x60 cm, or customized |
| Slab Thickness | 2 cm & 3 cm standard (custom options available) |
Note: Actual values may vary depending on the quarry layer and finishing.
