Beige - Limestone
Quarry Location: Codacal, Porto de Mos, Leiria
Water Absorption: 4.40 By weight %
Density: 2340 kg/m3
Flexural Strength: 12.2 ~ 12.7 MPa
Compressive Strength: 71.7 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: Codacal Rosal Limestone,Calcario Rosal cod. Contra,Semi Rijo do Codacal Limestone,Rosal T Limestone,Rosal B Limestone,Moca Rosal Limestone,Rosal CD Limestone,Rosal CGF Limestone,Rosal C Limestone,Rijo Rosal Limestone,Rosal Beige Limestone,Rosal Limestone
Rosal Limestone is a high-quality and durable natural stone celebrated for its warm pinkish-beige color, often adorned with occasional grey and brown veins. Quarried in Codacal, Porto de Mos, Leiria, this limestone boasts a fine grain and light creamy beige hue, contributing to its versatile and timeless aesthetic.
As a sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcium carbonate, Rosal Limestone exhibits a unique and natural appearance. The fine grain of the stone adds a refined texture, making it suitable for a variety of architectural and design applications.
The warm pinkish-beige coloration of Rosal Limestone imparts a sense of warmth and elegance, while the subtle grey and brown veins introduce a touch of complexity and character to the stone. This combination of colors and patterns allows for easy integration into various design styles, both modern and traditional.
Due to its durability and aesthetic qualities, Rosal Limestone finds application in a range of projects, including flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and other decorative elements. Its creamy beige tones make it a versatile choice that can complement a variety of color schemes and design concepts.
Being quarried in Codacal, Porto de Mos, Leiria, the limestone may also exhibit region-specific characteristics, adding to its distinctiveness. Regular maintenance and proper care will help preserve the beauty of Rosal Limestone, allowing it to endure as a stylish and enduring element in architectural and design projects.
ROSAL
MICROSCOPIC PROPERTIES
Calcite--100%
PHISICAL-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Bending Strength--123 Kg/cm2
Compression BL after FT--457 Kg/cm2
Compression Break. Load--493 Kg/cm2
Volumetric Weight--2305 Kg/m3
Water Absorption--5.47 %
Aparent Porosity--12.61 %
Thermal Lin. Expan. Coef.--3.3 10^6peroC
Abrasion Test--9.3 mm
Impact Test--25 cm