Beige - Sandstone
Quarry Location: Arbeca - Les Garrigues and Vinaixa - Les Garrigues, Lérida, Lleida, Catalonia
Water Absorption: 4.8 %
Density: 2320 kg/m3
Flexural Strength: 6.5 MPa
Compressive Strength: 53.73 MPa
Recommended Usage: monuments, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, waterjet pattern, wall panels, table tops, window sills, balustrades, columns, wall and pool copings, pool pavers, sculptures, fireplaces, cobbles, pavers, curbstone
Finishing Surface: Polished, Flamed, Bush Hammered, Tumbled, Brushed, Honed, Split, Machine Cut, Natural Surface, Sandblasted, Combed, Leathered, Water Jet, Filled, Chiseled, Pickling
Additional Names: Arenisca Floresta, Pedra de Vinaixa, Pedra Vinaixa, Piedra de la Floresta, Piedra de Vinaixa, Piedra Floresta, Piedra Vinaixa, Pietra Vinaixa, Arenisca Vinaixa, Arenisca Luna Sandstone, Floresta Sandstone, Arenisca Lerida
Arenisca Lerida is a type of natural stone characterized by its fine-grained, durable, and compact texture. It boasts a stunning golden beige color with darker hues, lending it an elegant and sophisticated appearance. This stone is known for its resilience and ability to withstand various environmental conditions, making it suitable for both interior and exterior applications.
Petrographic examination reveals that Arenisca Lerida is a calcarenite stone, indicating that it is primarily composed of calcareous material such as calcium carbonate. It is quarried in the regions of Arbeca and Vinaixa in Les Garrigues, Lérida (also known as Lleida), which is located in Catalonia, Spain. This area is renowned for producing high-quality natural stone, and Arenisca Lerida is no exception.
With its beautiful coloration and robust composition, Arenisca Lerida is often used in construction and architectural projects, including facades, flooring, cladding, and decorative elements. Its versatility and aesthetic appeal make it a popular choice for enhancing both residential and commercial spaces.
ESTUDIO PETROGRAFICO UNE EN-12407 CALCARENITA
Petrographic examination Calcarenite
RESISTENCIA AL DESLIZAMIENTO SIN PULIDO UNE -EN 1341 84 mm
Unpolished slip resistance (USRV)
ABSORCION DE AGUA A PRESION ATMOSFERICA UNE -EN 13755 4,80%
Water absorption at atmospheric pressure
RESISTENCIA A LA FLEXION UNE -EN 12372 6,5 MPa
Flexural strength
RESISTENCIA A LA ABRASION UNE -EN 1341 31 mm
Abrasion resistance
CARGA DE ROTURA PARA ANCLAJES UNE-EN 13364 700 N
Breaking load at dowel hole
RESISTENCIA A LA HELADICIDAD UNE -EN 12371 5,7 Mpa
Frost resistance
DENSIDAD APARENTE Y POROSIDAD ABIERTA UNE -EN 1936 2320 Kg/m3
Apparent density and open porosity 16,30