Semi-Rijo do Codaçal

Limestone

Semi-Rijo do Codaçal

Limestone

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

Other Names
Semi-Rijo do Codaçal – Nomenclature EN 12440, Codaçal, Codaçal Real, Mirabele
Petrographic Classification
Limestone
Occurrence
Codaçal / Serro Ventoso, Porto de Mós
Origin
Leiria
Common Uses
Stonemasonry and wall cladding, preferably for interiors.
Available Reserves
Available
Source
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

Properties

  • Compression breaking load
    48 Mpa
  • Compression breaking load after freezing test
    45 Mpa
  • Bending strength
    9,2 Mpa
  • Volumetric weigth
    2310 kg/m3
  • Water absorption at N.P. conditions
    5,5 %
  • Aparent porosity
    12,6 %
  • Thermal linear expansion coeficient
    3,3 X 10 -6 perº C
  • Abrasion test (Amsler-Laffon_Cappon)
    9,3 / 25,5 mm
  • Impact test: minimum fall height
    25 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