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  Bleu de Lignères
 
  Type
Limestone made from organic fragments. Middle Jurassic, Bathonian stratum
Appearance
Grey-Blue background, closely woven appearence with fine veining
Location
Bierry-les-Belles-Fontaines
Recommended uses
Cladding : Elevation, Springing course except severe freezing area
Ashlar masonry
Flooring : Internal, Public medium traffic use
Decorative application : Staircases, Fireplaces
Possible finishes  > to Learn More
Honed, Rough Honed, Split, Bush-Hammered, Chiseled, Tooled, Brushed
 
  Characteristics :
Apparent density : 2300 à 2500 kg/m3 (NF EN 1936)
Porosity : 8 à 10 % (NF EN 1936)
Sound propagation speed : 4000 à 5000 m/s (NF B 10-505)
Resistance to fixation elements (3cm) TYPE IIa : 90 à 130 daN (NF B 10-514)
Compressive strength : 80 à 120 MPa (NF EN 1926)
Abrasion resistance : 28 à 32 mm (NF B 10-508)
Capillarity C1 : <1 g.cm-2.mn-0.5 (NF B 10-502)
Capillarity C2 : <1 g.cm-2.mn-0.5 (NF B 10-502)