Rosa Monforte
Granite

Rosa Monforte
Granite
Medium grained biotitic granite with homogenous surface and strong rosy colour due to the tonality of the potash feldspar.
Other Names
Rosa Monforte – Nomenclature EN 12400, Forte Rosa
Petrographic Classification
Granite
Occurrence
Monforte
Origin
Portalegre
Common Uses
Interiors and exteriors.
Available Reserves
Available
Source
Catalog ROP of LNEG (http://rop.lneg.pt/rop/FormTipo.php)
Properties
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Compression breaking load211 Mpa
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Compression breaking load after freezing test201 Mpa
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Bending strength13,3 Mpa
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Volumetric weigth2630 kg/m3
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Water absorption at N.P. conditions0,2 %
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Aparent porosity0,6 %
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Thermal linear expansion coeficient9,8 X 10 -6 perº C
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Abrasion test (Amsler-Laffon)0,3 mm
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Impact test: minimum fall height55 cm
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Note: After 25 frost-defrost cycles the test pieces did not present any modifications in colour or structure.
Companies
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Figaljor, Lda.Pêro Pinheiro
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Granitos de Maceira, S.A.Sintra
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Alfredo Vicente Julião & Filho, Lda.Sintra
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Alves & Vinagre, Lda.Sintra
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Aurimarmore, Oficina Mecânica de Mármores e Cantarias, Lda.Palmela
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Duarte Mármores e GranitosSintra
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Eurobrás, Mármores e Granitos, Lda.Sintra
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Lusorochas, Rochas Ornamentais, LdaSintra
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Marfilpe, S.A.Batalha
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Moreira & Vazão, Lda.Porto de Mós
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Netostones – Raul Dias Neto, S.A.Alcanena
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Paulo Jorge dos Reis FonsecaAlcobaça
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SOCIMAR – Sociedade Industrial de Mármores, Lda.Porto de Mós
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Transgranitos – Mármores e Granitos do Alto Tâmega, Lda.Vila Pouca de Aguiar