SHELL STONE / CONCHUELA, Mexico Beige Limestone Tiles, Walling

Shell Stone is the famous Mexican shellstone, which is made up of millions of fossils. The fossils can be clearly seen on the surface of the stone. The appearance of Shell Stone is unique and it has been used in five star hotels in Mexico City and Cancun as well as luxury homes throughout central and northern America. Shell Stone was also used in the construction of the ancient Mayan pyramids of the Yucatan peninsula which date from 300 BC.

Uses: Used as wall and floor covering, wall cladding and decorative use.

Origin: Mexico. This fossil stone is extracted on the Yucatan peninsula.

Finishes and y available sizes: Sea table. Special sizes are by individual order.

Properties: Specification Ticul Golden Ticul Orange Shell Stone Macedonia Hardness 7 Mohs 6 Mohs 4-6 Mohs 7 Mohs Water Absorption by weight 1% 2,5% 1,9% 0,8% Water Absorption by volume 5,9% 4,5% Density 2370,7 kg/m3 2350,7 kg/m3 2338,7 kg/m3 2402,8 kg/m3 Porosity 3,5% 4% 6% low Pressure Resistance 510,54 kg/cm2 500,54 kg/cm2 140,19 kg/cm2 523,1 kg/cm2

*Mohs' scale of mineral hardness characterizes the scratch resistance of various minerals through the ability of a harder material to scratch a softer material. For instance, if you scratched a diamond along a pane of glass, the glass would scratch and it wouldn't harm the diamond in any way.

A single sample should not be taken as an accurate indication of the colour of a subsequent batch.
As well as colour variation, some of our tiles may have minor chips, piholes, and blemishes. these imperfections are characteristic of this type of tile and not the result of poor workmanship which, if it occured, would be replaced.