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Vidraço Moleanos

Limestone

Brownish-white limestone, coarsely calciclastic, somewhat oolitic and abundantly bioclastic.

Color

Beige/ Cream

Region

Center

Origin

Leiria

Occurrence

Alcobaça

Reservation Availability

Available

Other Commercial Names

Vidraço de Moleanos – Nomenclature EN 12440, Creme Moleanos, Moleanos Rijo, Vidraço Moleanos Creme

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

152 Mpa

Apparent Density

2660 kg/m3

Mechanical Compressive Strength after Freeze-Thaw Testing

154 Mpa

Bending Strength

13,8 Mpa

Water Absorption at Atmospheric Pressure

0,6 %

Open Porosity

1,7 %

Maximum Thermal Expansion Coefficient

3,3 X 10 -6 perº C

Abrasion Resistance (Capon)

2,0 / 18,5 mm

Impact Resistance: Minimum Drop Height

25 cm
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