Beige - Limestone
United Kingdom
Item Details
Quarry Location:
Bath and North East Somertset County
Water Absorption:
4.4 %
Density:
2126 Kg/m3
Compressive Strength:
23.0 MPa
Recommended Usage:
Exterior, wall cladding, paving
Additional Names:
Bath Limestone,Bath Stone,Stoke Ground Base Bed Bath Stone,Stoke Ground Top Bed Bath Stone,Elm Park Bath Stone,Stoke Ground,Westwood Bath Stone
Description:
Technical Information
Stone name: Bath Limestone
Geological type: Oolitic Jurassic limestone
Colour/texture: Soft beige colour with small shells present
Maximum size: Up to two metre lengths have been supplied
Density: 2126kg per cubic metre
Water absorption: 4.4 %
Compressive strength: 23 N/mm2
Freeze thaw resistance: Tests indicate that failure due to frost action is likely if in incorrect application