Azul Limaga

Granite

Azul Limaga

Granite

Dark-grey biotitic mediumgrained porphyroïd rock, characterized by the perfect and elongated shape of the potash feldspar megacrystals.

Other Names
n/a
Petrographic Classification
Monzonito
Occurrence
Trancoso – Mêda
Origin
Guarda
Common Uses
n/a
Available Reserves
Available
Source
Information provided by Polimagra Granitos, S.A.

Properties

  • Compression breaking load
    156 Mpa
  • Compression breaking load after freezing test
    134 Mpa
  • Bending strength
    16,3 Mpa
  • Volumetric weigth
    2649 kg/m3
  • Water absorption at N.P. conditions
    0,1 %
  • Aparent porosity
    0,4 %
  • Thermal linear expansion coeficient
    n.d X 10 -6 perº C
  • Abrasion test (Amsler-Laffon)
    n.d mm
  • Impact test: minimum fall height
    n.d cm
  • Note: After 25 frost-defrost cycles the test pieces did not present any modifications in colour or structure.

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Processing
Extraction