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Abancado

Limestone

Pink microcrystalline limestone, bioclastic to bioconstructed, abundantly fossiliferous, with a lot of styloliths, some of them semi-open, and sparitized.

Color

Beige/ Cream

Region

Lisbon

Origin

Lisboa

Occurrence

Terrugem – Sintra

Reservation Availability

Available

Other Commercial Names

Abancado – Nomenclature EN 12440, Lioz Abancado

Recommended Uses

Indoor and Outdoor

Countertops

Decorative pieces

Kerbs of Natural Stone for External Paving (NP EN 1343)

Modular tiles (NP EN 12057)

Rough blocks (NP EN 1467)

Rough Slabs (NP EN 1468)

Shower Tray

Slabs (NP EN 1341)

Slabs for Cladding (NP EN 1469)

Slabs for Floors and Stairs (NP EN 12058)

Moura, A. C., & Carvalho, C. (2007). Mármores e calcários ornamentais de Portugal. Gestão de Artes Gráficas SA, Amadora. – http://www.lneg.pt/download/7310/index.html

Uniaxial Compressive Strength

105 Mpa

Apparent Density

2690 kg/m3

Mechanical Compressive Strength after Freeze-Thaw Testing

100 Mpa

Bending Strength

13,0 Mpa

Water Absorption at Atmospheric Pressure

0,2 %

Open Porosity

0,4 %

Maximum Thermal Expansion Coefficient

5,9 X 10 -6 perº C

Abrasion Resistance (Capon)

3,4 mm

Impact Resistance: Minimum Drop Height

45 cm

Companies

Alexandrino Pais Leitão, Lda.

Pêro Pinheiro
Mármores Ferrar, Lda.

Alcanede
SOLANCIS – Sociedade Exploradora de Pedreiras, S.A

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