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Lioz de Montemor

Limestone

Rosy-white to rosy-beige microcrystaline limestone, with yellowish spots and coarse elements, bioclastic to biostromal, spathized and tectonized and with rare and closed stylolites.

Color

Beige/ Cream

Region

Lisbon

Origin

Lisboa

Occurrence

Loures

Reservation Availability

Available

Other Commercial Names

Lioz de Montemor – 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

88 Mpa

Apparent Density

2700 kg/m3

Mechanical Compressive Strength after Freeze-Thaw Testing

104 Mpa

Bending Strength

10,3 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)

2,4 mm

Impact Resistance: Minimum Drop Height

45 cm
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