AZUL PACIFICO - 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

Notes

  • 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.

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