Pink - Limestone
Portugal
Item Details
Quarry Location:
Limites dos Serrões, Pêro Pinheiro, Sintra
Water Absorption:
0.20 %
Density:
2690 kg/m3
Flexural Strength:
12.8 MPa
Compressive Strength:
129.6 MPa
Recommended Usage:
Wall and floor applications, countertops, mosaic, fountains, pool and wall capping, stairs, window s
Finishing Surface:
Honed, Aged, Polished, Sawn Cut, Sanded, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Bushhammered, Tumbled
Additional Names:
Lioz Coral
Description:
Lioz Coral Limestone is reddish pink coral toned limestone with medium size lighter spots and darker toned veins. It is very a traditional stone in Portugal, present in numerous historic buildings, with an unusual colour caused by mineral contamination.
PHYSICO-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Apparent density 2690 kg/m3
Open orosity 0,3%
Water absorption at atmospheric pressure 0,2%
Flexural strenght under concentrated load 12,8 MPA
Abrasion test 21,5 mm