Abancado

Limestone

Abancado

Limestone

Rosy microcrystalline limestone, bioclastic to biostromal, abundantly fossiliferous and spathized.

Other Names
Abancado – Nomenclature EN 12440, Lioz Abancado
Petrographic Classification
Limestone
Occurrence
Terrugem – Sintra
Origin
Lisbon
Common Uses
Exteriors and 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
    105 Mpa
  • Compression breaking load after freezing test
    100 Mpa
  • Bending strength
    13,0 Mpa
  • Volumetric weigth
    2690 kg/m3
  • Water absorption at N.P. conditions
    0,2 %
  • Aparent porosity
    0,4 %
  • Thermal linear expansion coeficient
    5,9 X 10 -6 perº C
  • Abrasion test (Amsler-Laffon)
    3,4 mm
  • Impact test: minimum fall height
    45 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