Although in many places sell the Crema Marfil is a unique material that is only present in one part of the world: Coto de Alicante. The fact that this very elegant and durable material has become the world trend for decoration has led us to investigate and know more about the origin of this peculiar kind of marble. And it is that a material which, in its original version 100%, only found in the mountains of Coto de Pinoso Alicante and marketed by more than 100 countries can not be overlooked.
However, if it is important to mention that there are three key points that locates this type of marble but is only in the Coto de Pinoso in the version which is 100% original. The other two locations are known mountains are also located in Alicante and is called Zafra and Sierra de la Puerta.
And since when we know of the existence of this marble? Well, basically, the Crema Marfil existed about 56 million years ago and is known as marble type C. More specifically, it is a recrystallized limestone and sedimentary rock that has a varied shades ranging from light colors to dark.
Why is it so surprising Coto de Alicante?
First, the size of this mountain, which extends for more than 4 million square meters longer surprising in itself. However, his most valuable treasure is next represented by its 250 mines and 20 quarries located there.
And being such a vast mountain, how much has Crema Marfil marble? Well, that’s easy for other professionals already been calculated and what we talk about a figure around 8-10 billion cubic meters of this marble that we love each further. With these figures, experts estimate that we have to give and take marble and more specifically to cater for 10 or 15 years if it follows the same trend of use.
However, it is important to mention that not all marble Coto is usable since only advantage would be 20-40%, which varies depending on the mountainside. Nevertheless, the record Crema Marfil marble extracted in a single quarry stands at 138,500 cubic meters in 2012. The record obtained extraction of all the mountains took place in 2006 was 499,531 cubic meters.
And how this luxurious material is removed? For through descending benches and a cable rozadera that is responsible for cutting block this precious constructive component.
In short, Alicante is the largest exporter of marble Crema Marfil exponent in the world and therefore their level of internationalization is unmatched.
