MOCA FINA - PORTUGAL

Property	Typical Value range
Density	~2,100–2,760 kg/m³
Porosity	2.6–20 %
Water Absorption	< 1 % (dense stone); up to ~10 % for porous stone
Compressive Strength	10–100 MPa (typically 30–100 MPa)
Modulus of Rupture (Flexural)	2.9–6.9 MPa
Mohs Hardness	3–4
Young’s Modulus	18–78 GPa
Thermal Expansion Coefficient	9.0×10⁻⁶–22×10⁻⁶ /°C
Thermal Conductivity	1.67–2.15 W/m·K
Specific Heat Capacity	~907–921 J/kg·K

Limestone shows wide variation depending on its type—from dense, fine-grained, to porous and impurity-rich forms.
It's prone to acid etching (e.g., acid rain) and so requires sealing and careful placement away from acidic environments.
Compressive and flexural strengths make it suitable for cladding, flooring, countertops, columns, architectural detailing.
Mohs hardness of 3–4 indicates it’s relatively soft and more suited for aesthetic applications rather than heavy load-bearing.