Rosa Monforte

Granite

Medium grained biotitic granite with homogenous surface and strong rosy colour due to the tonality of the potash feldspar.

Color

Other

Region

Alentejo

Origin

Portalegre

Occurrence

Monforte

Reservation Availability

Available

Other Commercial Names

Rosa Monforte – Nomenclature EN 12440, Forte Rosa

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

211 Mpa

Apparent Density

2630 kg/m3

Mechanical Compressive Strength after Freeze-Thaw Testing

201 Mpa

Bending Strength

13,3 Mpa

Water Absorption at Atmospheric Pressure

0,2 %

Open Porosity

0,6 %

Maximum Thermal Expansion Coefficient

9,8 X 10 -6 perº C

Abrasion Resistance (Capon)

0,3 mm

Impact Resistance: Minimum Drop Height

55 cm

Companies

Figaljor, Lda.

Pêro Pinheiro

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