Rosa Zarci Limestone

About
Item Details
- Material Type:
- Limestone
- Origin:
Spain (Zarcilla de Ramos, Lorca, Murcia and Monforte del Cid, Alicante) - Primary Color(s):
- Pink
- Recommended Usage:
- Kitchen and bathroom countertops, wash basins, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, waterjet pattern, wall panels, table tops, balustrades, columns, wall and pool copings, pool pavers, sculptures, fireplaces
- Additional Names:
- Rosa Lorca Limestone, Rosa Zarzi Limestone, Rose Zarci Limestone, Zarzi Rose Limestone, Rosa Levante Limestone, Zarci Imperial Limestone, Rosa Zarci, Rosa Zarci Limestone
- Finished Surface:
- Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Testing
- Water Absorption:
- 0.30 %
- Density:
- 2660 kg/m³
- Flexural Strength:
- 21.4 MPa
- Compressive Strength:
- 97.0 - 99.0 MPa
- Stone texture:
- typically pinkish with variations in tone from golden-pink to warmer, softer hues, featuring small brown and white seams, spots, or subtle veining
Description
Rosa Zarci Limestone is a distinctive natural stone quarried in Spain, specifically from Zarcilla de Ramos, Lorca, Murcia, and Monforte del Cid, Alicante. This limestone is characterized by its pinkish tone, with variations ranging from golden-pink to softer, warmer hues. It features small brown and white seams, spots, or subtle veining, adding to its aesthetic appeal.
Physical and Mechanical Properties:
- Water Absorption:0.30 %
- Density:2660 kg/m³
- Flexural Strength:21.4 MPa
- Compressive Strength:Ranges from 97.0 to 99.0 MPa
- Hardness:While specific values can vary, limestone generally displays moderate hardness.
- Porosity:Typically low, contributing to its durability and resistance to wear.
- Slip Resistance:Depends on the surface finish; generally, honed and polished surfaces may offer lower slip resistance compared to a textured finish.
Chemical and Mineral Composition (% by weight):
- Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3): ~95%
- Silica (SiO2): ~1-3%
- Iron Oxides (Fe2O3): Trace amounts contributing to the pinkish hue
- Magnesium Carbonate (MgCO3): ~1-2%
- Alumina (Al2O3): Trace amounts
Usage:
- Interior Applications:
- Flooring, wall cladding, bathroom vanities, and decorative elements.
- Exterior Applications:
- Facade cladding and landscaping elements, if properly sealed.
- Additional Uses:
- Suitable for sculptures and ornamental stonework.
Maintenance:
- Regular cleaning with a neutral pH cleaner to avoid damaging the surface.
- Sealing can enhance resistance to staining and moisture ingress.
- Polished surfaces may require periodic polishing to maintain shine.
Cutting Sizes (cm):
- Typically available in a variety of standard tiles sizes such as:
- 30x30 cm
- 30x60 cm
- 60x60 cm
- Custom sizes are available upon request for specific projects.
Available Common Surface Finish Options:
- Polished:Offers a shiny and reflective surface enhancing the stone's colors and patterns.
- Honed:Provides a smooth, matte finish with a more subdued color.
- Brushed or Antique:Textured finish providing a rustic, aged look.
- Bush-Hammered:Distinctive textured surface providing excellent slip resistance.
- Sandblasted:Fine-grained texture with a subtle non-slip quality.
In summary, Rosa Zarci Limestone is highly valued for its aesthetic qualities and versatile applications. Its moderate physical strength and variety of surface finishes make it suitable for a wide range of architectural uses, both indoors and outdoors, provided it is well maintained and properly sealed when exposed to the elements.
- Specific Weight: 2.66 g/cm³
- Absorption Coefficient: 0.30%
- Compressive Strength: 990 kg/cm²
- Flexural Strength: 214 kg/cm²
- Abrasion Resistance: 2.76 mm
- Impact Resistance: 40 cm




























