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  Saint-Maximin franche fine
 
  Type
Miliole and nummulite limestone, Eocene, Lutetian stratum
Appearance
Uniform creamy fien grain background with few small alveoli and sometimes a few shells
Location
Saint-Maximin
Recommended uses
Cladding : Elevation, springing course
Ashlar masonry : Elevation
Possible finishes  > to Learn More
Honed, Rough Honed, Split, Bush-Hammered, Chiseled, Tooled
 
  Characteristics :
Apparent density : 1800 à 2000 kg/m3 (NF EN 1936)
Porosity : 25 à 30 % (NF EN 1936)
Sound propagation speed : 2500 à 3000 m/s (NF B 10-505)
Compressive strength : 12 à 18 MPa (NF B 10-509)
Bending strength : 2 à 4 MPa (NF EN 12372)
Capillarity C1 : 8 à 12 g.cm-2.mn-0.5 (NF B 10-502)
Capillarity C2 : 1 g.cm-2.mn-0.5 (NF B 10-502)