Calcario Jurassic Limestone

About
Item Details
- Material Type:
- Limestone
- Origin:
Portugal (Cabeça Veada, Porto de Mós) - Primary Color(s):
- Beige
- Recommended Usage:
- Kitchen and bathroom countertops, monuments, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, waterjet pattern, wall panels, table tops, window sills, balustrades, columns, wall and pool copings, pool pavers, sculptures, fireplaces, pavers, cobbles, curbstone
- Additional Names:
- Jurassic Beige Limestone, Jurassic Cream Limestone, Cabeca de Veada Limestone, Calcario Cabeca de Veada, Cabeca De Veada Limestone, Calcario Jurassic
- Finished Surface:
- Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Testing
- Water Absorption:
- 2.9 %
- Density:
- 2478 Kg/m3
- Flexural Strength:
- 144 Kg/cm2
- Compressive Strength:
- 917 - 930 Kg/cm2
Description
Calcario Jurassic Limestone is a distinctive, medium-grained limestone quarried in Cabeca Veada, Porto de Mos, Portugal. Known for its earthy beige color, this stone is rich in natural fossil segments, which are prominently featured across its surface, adding an organic and ancient quality. The fossils create subtle patterns within the limestone, lending it a unique, textured look that showcases the stone’s geological history.
The medium grain of Calcario Jurassic Limestone provides a balanced, natural texture, offering a smooth feel with just enough variation to keep the surface visually interesting. The earthy beige tones blend harmoniously with the fossilized details, creating a warm, timeless appearance that works well in both contemporary and traditional settings.
Calcario Jurassic Limestone is often used for flooring, wall cladding, and decorative elements, where its fossil patterns and earthy tones bring a natural, elegant touch to spaces. Its durability and unique character make it an ideal choice for both residential and commercial projects, providing a sophisticated yet organic aesthetic.
CALCARIO JURASSIC
MICROSCOPIC PROPERTIES
Calcite--100%
PHISICAL-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Bending Strength--144 Kg/cm2
Compression Break. Load--917 Kg/cm2
Compression BL after FT--930 Kg/cm2
Volumetric Weight--2478 Kg/m3
Water Absorption--2.9 %
Aparent Porosity--7.6 %
Thermal Lin. Expan. Coef.--3.1 10^6peroC
Abrasion Test--3.5 mm
Impact Test--35/40 cm



















