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Brecha Pérola

Limestone

Calciclastic greyish limestone, slightly nacred and with rosy small veins. Breccious appearance with recrystalized calcite areas.

Color

Grey

Region

Algarve

Origin

Faro

Occurrence

Moncarapacho, Olhão

Reservation Availability

Unavailable

Other Commercial Names

Brecha Pérola – Nomenclature EN 12440, Brecha Lioz

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

2690 kg/m3

Mechanical Compressive Strength after Freeze-Thaw Testing

127 Mpa

Bending Strength

12,7 Mpa

Water Absorption at Atmospheric Pressure

0,2 %

Open Porosity

0,4 %

Maximum Thermal Expansion Coefficient

5,5 X 10 -6 perº C

Abrasion Resistance (Capon)

1,2 mm

Impact Resistance: Minimum Drop Height

50 cm

Companies

Mármores Ferrar, Lda.

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