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Semi-Rijo do Codaçal

Limestone

Light-beige limestone, essentially calciclastic and oolitic, with micritic cement and rare sparite.

Color

Beige/ Cream

Region

Center

Origin

Leiria

Occurrence

Porto de Mós e Codaçal

Reservation Availability

Available

Other Commercial Names

Semi-Rijo do Codaçal – Nomenclature EN 12440, Codaçal, Codaçal Real, Mirabele

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

48 Mpa

Apparent Density

2310 kg/m3

Mechanical Compressive Strength after Freeze-Thaw Testing

45 Mpa

Bending Strength

9,2 Mpa

Water Absorption at Atmospheric Pressure

5,5 %

Open Porosity

12,6 %

Maximum Thermal Expansion Coefficient

3,3 X 10 -6 perº C

Abrasion Resistance (Capon)

9,3 / 25,5 mm

Impact Resistance: Minimum Drop Height

25 cm
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