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  Saint-Maximin Liais
 
  Type
Miliole and nummulite limestone, Eocene, Lutecian stratum
Appearance
Uniform fine grain grey-cream background numerous small to large alveoli
Location
Saint-Maximin
Recommended uses
Cladding : Elevation, springing course, string course, sill, base course, coping
Ashlar masonry : Elevation, springing course, cornice, sill, base course
Flooring : Internal/External, Public medium traffic use
Decorative application : Staircases
Possible finishes  > to Learn More
Honed, Rough Honed, Split, Bush-Hammered, Chiseled, Tooled
 
  Characteristics :
Apparent density : 2200 à 2400 kg/m3 (NF EN 1936)
Porosity : 6 à 10 % (NF EN 1936)
Sound propagation speed : 4500 à 5000 m/s (NF B 10-505)
Resistance to fixation elements (3cm) TYPE I : 80 à 110 daN (NF B 10-514)
Compressive strength : 100 à 120 MPa (NF B 10-509)
Bending strength : 11 à 16 MPa (NF EN 12372)
Abrasion resistance : 30 à 37 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)