Brecha de Santo António

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Limestone

Greyish limestone with golden spots and recrystallized zones, of breccious appearance and tectonized.

Color

Brown

Region

Center

Origin

Leiria

Occurrence

S.Bento – Porto de Mós

Reservation Availability

Rare

Other Commercial Names

Brecha de Sto António – Nomenclature EN 12440, Brecha Marítima

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

133 Mpa

Apparent Density

2620 kg/m3

Mechanical Compressive Strength after Freeze-Thaw Testing

119 Mpa

Bending Strength

11,0 Mpa

Water Absorption at Atmospheric Pressure

1,8 %

Open Porosity

4,7 %

Maximum Thermal Expansion Coefficient

7,1 X 10 -6 perº C

Abrasion Resistance (Capon)

1,8 / 20,5 mm

Impact Resistance: Minimum Drop Height

45 - 50 cm

Companies

Marmalcoa – Transformação de Mármores, Lda.

Aljubarrota

Mármores Ferrar, Lda.

Alcanede

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