PRODUCTS

MACROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION

  • White limestone, from calciclastic to oolitic, abundantly.

MICROSCOPIC FEATURES

  • Essential Minerals of the Crystalline Phase: Calcite. ~100%
  • Acessory Minerals:Pelbiomicrosparite (Calciclastic limestone).

BRANDO DO MAR

Branco do Mar

PHYSICO-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

  • Compression breaking load 658 Kg/cm2
  • Compression breaking load after freezing test 704 Kg/cm2
  • Bending strength 320 Kg/cm2
  • Volumetric weight 2368 Kg/m3
  • Water absorption at N.P. conditions 4.80 %
  • Apparent porosity 11.37 %
  • Thermal linear expansion coefficient3.8 10-6 per ºC
  • Abrasion test 6.9 mm
  • Impact test: minimum fall height 30 cm
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QUARRIES

  • Porto de Mós

PREVALLING APPLICATIONS

  • Masonry, interior and exterior.