Beige - Sandstone
Quarry Location: Barcelona
Water Absorption: 36.36 g/m2.s0.5
Density: 2410 Kg/m3
Flexural Strength: 13.0 MPa
Compressive Strength: 47.0 MPa
Recommended Usage: Building stone, masonry, pavers, monuments, pool coping, sills, ornamental stone, interior, exterior
Finishing Surface: Sawn Cut, Honed, Natural Surface, Bush Hammered, Chiseled
Additional Names: La Pierre du Thor,Arenisca Pierre du Thor,Pierre du Thor
La Pierre du Thor light beige sandstone that is extremely hard because of its limestone components. The size of the grain is small and it has a massive structure with diffuse and thick cross-stratification. Pierre du Thor is pores and fissures free. The cement that holds together grains is of a limestone nature. Its composition is classified as an hybrid stoneware and it shows slight movements.
Petroghraphic examination UNE-EN 12407:2007 : Hard Sandstone
Apparent Density (UNE-EN 1936:2007): 2410 Kg/m3