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Cinza Apalhão

Granite

Fine grained granite, dominantly biotitic with a homogenous grey colour.

Color

Grey

Region

Alentejo

Origin

Portalegre

Occurrence

Alpalhão, Nisa

Reservation Availability

Available

Other Commercial Names

Azul de Alpalhão – Nomenclature EN 12440, Cinzento Azulado de Alpalhão, SPI, MFI, Cinzento de Alpalhão

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)

LNEG’s ROP Catalog

Uniaxial Compressive Strength

165 Mpa

Apparent Density

2640 kg/m3

Mechanical Compressive Strength after Freeze-Thaw Testing

160 Mpa

Bending Strength

15,7 Mpa

Water Absorption at Atmospheric Pressure

0,3 %

Open Porosity

0,7 %

Maximum Thermal Expansion Coefficient

8,8 X 10 -6 perº C

Abrasion Resistance (Capon)

0,3 mm

Impact Resistance: Minimum Drop Height

65 cm
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