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SANDSTONE

CARDOSO STONE

cardoso stone

Origin

Italy

Petrological family

Sandstone sedimentary rock

Mineralogical Composition

quartz (> 50%), oxides: aluminium (> 10%), calcium, magnesium, sodium, ferric, potassium, titanium, manganese

APTITUDES

propertiesCardoso stone: squared slabs, copings and treads, door sills, window sills and processed, baseboards. Products with special dimensions available upon request. Material available in both natural surface and processed. Origin: Italy. Qualità: Chromatic homogeneity of the natural surface; good aging while preserving the original appearance; suitable for use in swimming pools, spas, maritime shores.
Hardness and resistance to wear
Hardness and resistance to wear
3
Chromatic homogeneity of the natural surface
Chromatic homogeneity of the natural surface
4
Good aging while preserving the original appearance
Good aging while preserving the original appearance
4
Suitable for harsh climates and strong temperature changes
Suitable for harsh climates and strong temperature changes
3
Suitable for use in swimming pools, spas, maritime shores
Suitable for use in swimming pools, spas, maritime shores
5
Resistance to strong acids, oils and stains
Resistance to strong acids, oils and stains
2

Score
[ from 1 to 2: Poor] [ from 3 to 5: Good ] [ from 6 to 7: High ]

PHYSICAL/MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

2

DENSITY

DENSITY

reference standard: UNI EN 1936

Apparent density

average value: 2680 Kg/m3

6

RESISTANCE TO IMBIBITION

RESISTANCE TO IMBIBITION

reference standard: UNI EN 13755

Water absorption at atmospheric pressure

average value: 0.37 % var. grams


3

RESISTANCE TO FROST

RESISTANCE TO FROST

reference standard: UNI EN 12371

Compressive strength after freezing cycles

average value: 0.37 mPa

Flexural strength after freezing cycles

average value: 28.00 mPa

3

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH

reference standard: UNI EN 1926

Uniaxial compressive strength

average value: 109.50 mPa


5

flexural strength

flexural strength

reference standard: UNI EN 12372

Flexural strength under concentrated load

average value: 29.80 mPa

3

RESISTANCE TO WEAR

RESISTANCE TO WEAR

Abrasion wear

reference standard: UNI EN 14157 / 1341
average value: 6.40 mm

Scores
[ from 1 to 2: Poor] [ from 3 to 5: Good ] [ from 6 to 7: High ] [7+: Exceptional]

AVAILABLE PRODUCTS

Squared slabs
Squared slabs
15/20/25/30 x end-to-end
sawn or processed surface
sawn sides
Note
Processed surface slabs with constant thickness: 2 - 3 - 4 cm
Copings and Treads
Copings and Treads
from 20 to 40 and sawn or processed edges from 2 to 3 cm
Baseboards
Baseboards
height to measure and processed surface
Door sills, Window sills and processed
Door sills, Window sills and processed
customized dimensions
recommended surface processing: SAWN / BRUSHED
Products with special dimensions available upon request
Material available in both natural surface and processed
Discover all surface processing. Go to the Gaverini website
Dimensions in cm.

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