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  Chauvigny fin
 
  Type
Oolitic limestone, Middle Jurassic, Bathonian stratum
Appearance
White, fine grain background with a few shells
Location
Chauvigny
Recommended uses
Cladding : Elevation, springing course, string course, sill
Ashlar masonry : Elevation, springing course, cornice, sill, base course
Decorative application : Fireplaces
Possible finishes  > to Learn More
Rough Honed, Split, Bush-Hammered
 
  Characteristics :
Apparent density : 1900 à 2100 kg/m3 (NF EN 1936)
Porosity : 20 à 25 % (NF EN 1936)
Sound propagation speed : 2500 à 3000 m/s (NF B 10-505)
Resistance to fixation elements (3cm) TYPE I : 80 à 100 daN (NF B 10-514)
Compressive strength : 20 à 30 MPa (NF EN 1926)
Bending strength : 4 à 8 MPa (NF EN 12372)