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Alpinina

Limestone

Fine grained beige limestone, with stylolites and thin calcitic and ferruginous veins, tectonized and fairly recrystallized.

Color

Beige/ Cream

Region

Center

Origin

Leiria

Occurrence

Porto de Mós

Reservation Availability

Available

Other Commercial Names

Alpinina Clara – Nomenclature EN 12440

Recommended Uses

Indoor and Outdoor

Countertops

Decorative pieces

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

Modular tiles (NP EN 12057)

Paving Cubes and Kerbs (NP EN 1342)

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

113 Mpa

Apparent Density

2700 kg/m3

Mechanical Compressive Strength after Freeze-Thaw Testing

94 Mpa

Bending Strength

12,5 Mpa

Water Absorption at Atmospheric Pressure

0,2 %

Open Porosity

0,5 %

Maximum Thermal Expansion Coefficient

4,3 X 10 -6 perº C

Abrasion Resistance (Capon)

1,9 / 18,5 mm

Impact Resistance: Minimum Drop Height

45 cm

Companies

Marmalcoa – Transformação de Mármores, Lda.

Aljubarrota
MVC – Mármores de Alcobaça, Lda.

Alcobaça
Bentel – Sociedade Extractiva de Mármores, Lda.

Lagar Novo
Mármores Garcogel, Lda.

Serro Ventoso
Rafaéis Mármores, S.A

Alcanede
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