Rosa Monção

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Granite

Coarsely grained porphyroid granite, dominantly biotitic and of a light rosy colour caused by the tonality of the potash feldspar megacrystals.

Color

Other

Region

North

Origin

Viana do Castelo

Occurrence

Monção e Valença

Reservation Availability

Available

Other Commercial Names

Cristal Rosa, Rosa Minho, Rosa Salmão

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

139 Mpa

Apparent Density

2640 kg/m3

Mechanical Compressive Strength after Freeze-Thaw Testing

146 Mpa

Bending Strength

11,6 Mpa

Water Absorption at Atmospheric Pressure

0,3 %

Open Porosity

0,8 %

Maximum Thermal Expansion Coefficient

8 X 10 -6 perº C

Abrasion Resistance (Capon)

0,2 mm

Impact Resistance: Minimum Drop Height

75 cm

Companies

Grampedra – Granitos Oliveiras, Lda.

Santa Maria da Feira

Laboriosa Tarefa – Unipessoal, Lda.

Valença

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