White - Limestone
Quarry Location: Salgueiras, Arrimal, Porto de Mos, Leiria, Estremadura
Water Absorption: 6.2 By weight %
Density: 2290 kg/m³
Flexural Strength: 7.8 MPa
Compressive Strength: 25.5 MPa
Recommended Usage: Kitchen and bathroom countertops, monuments, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, waterjet pattern, wall panels, table tops, window sills, balustrades, columns, wall and pool copings, pool pavers, sculptures, fireplaces, cobbles, pavers, curbstone
Finishing Surface: Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Acid Washing,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Additional Names: Branco Mar Limestone,Sea White Limestone,White Sea Limestone,Branco Rosal Limestone,Creme Colares Limestone,Creme do Colares Limestone,Creme de Colares Limestone,Semi Rijo do Arrimal Limestone,Branco Real Limestone,Semi-rijo B7 Limestone,Semi-rijo B8 Limestone,Semi-Rijo B9 Limestone,Branco do Mar Limestone
Branco do Mar Limestone is a sedimentary rock with a fine grain, showcasing a light cream to ivory white background. Quarried in Salgueiras, Arrimal, Porto de Mos, Leiria, Estremadura, this limestone is characterized by small to medium-sized brownish grains and fossils scattered throughout its composition.
The stone's appearance is defined by its elegant and neutral color palette, making it a versatile choice for various design applications. The subtle cream and ivory tones create a bright and airy ambiance, while the inclusion of brownish grains and fossils adds a touch of character and natural allure.
Due to its fine grain and light color, Branco do Mar Limestone is often utilized in interior and exterior design projects. It is commonly employed for flooring, wall cladding, and countertops, where its aesthetic attributes can enhance the overall appeal of spaces. The combination of a refined background with distinctive grains and fossils makes this limestone a distinctive and timeless option for architectural and decorative purposes.
PHISICAL-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Compression Breaking Load: 660 Kg/cm2
Compression B.L. after Freezing Test: 700 Kg/cm2
Bending Strength: 136 Kg/cm2
Volumetric Weigth: 2370 Kg/m3
Water Absorption: 4,8 %
Apparent Porosity: 11,4 %
Thermal Linear Expansion Coefficient: 3,8 10^6 per oC
Abrasion Test: 6,4 mm
Impact Test: 30 cm
Freeze-Defreeze cycles (no alteration after): 25 cycles
MICROSCOPIC PROPERTIES
Calcite: ~100 %
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
Al2O3: 0,10%
CaO: 55,91%
CO2: 43,99%
Fe2O3: 0,05%
K2O: 0,05%
MgO: 0,10%
Na2O: 0,08%
P.R.: 43,82%
SiO2: 0,22%