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  Buxy gris nuancé
 
  Type
Entrochal limestone, Middle Jurassic, Bajocian stratum
Appearance
Dense, closely woven fine grain stone, on grey to dark grey background
Location
Buxy
Recommended uses
Cladding
Ashlar masonry
Flooring : Internal/External, Public medium traffic use
Decorative application : Staircases, Fireplaces, Decorative application for the kitchen, Decorative application for the bathroom
Possible finishes  > to Learn More
Honed, Rough Honed, Split, Bush-Hammered, Flamed, Polished, Brushed
 
  Characteristics :
Apparent density : 2500 à 2700 kg/m3 (NF EN 1936)
Porosity : 1 à 3 % (NF EN 1936)
Sound propagation speed : 4500 à 5000 m/s (NF B 10-505)
Resistance to fixation elements (3cm) TYPE I : 180 à 220 daN (NF B 10-514)
Compressive strength : 80 à 120 MPa (NF EN 1926)
Bending strength : 12 à 16 MPa (NF EN 12372)
Abrasion resistance : 29 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)