Beige - Limestone
France
Item Details
Quarry Location:
Ravières (Yonne), 30 km from Chablis
Density:
2000-2200 kg/m3
Flexural Strength:
5-7 MPa
Compressive Strength:
20 - 30 MPa
Recommended Usage:
Building stone,countertops, sinks, monuments, pool coping, sills, ornamental stone, interior, exterr
Additional Names:
Saint Nicolas Rubane,St Nicolas Rubane,Saint Nicolas Limestone,Saint Nicolas Rubane
Description:
Oolitic limestone. Middle Jurassic, Bathonian floor.
Aspect
white, slightly veined, with irregular oolites strewn with fossil remains, grained
recommended jobs
thin coating: Stuck Attached, Outdoor Elevation
Solid wall: Outdoor Elevation
available finishes
Honed, Egrésé, Boss, hammered, Chiseled, Layé
Technical characteristics
Bulk density: 2000-2200 kg/m3 (NF EN 1936)
Porosity: 15 to 25% (NC 1936)
ties resistance (3cm) TYPE I: 1300-2000 N (NF EN 13364)
Compressive strength: 20 to 30 MPa (EN 772-1)
Bending strength: 5-7 MPa (NF EN 12372)
Capillarity C1: 140 to 160 gm-2 · s-1/2 (EN 772-11)
Capillarity C2: 160 to 170 gm-2 · s-1/2 (EN 772-11)