Valanges Stone
Valanges
Limestone from Bourgone
Nature
Oolitic limestone. Middle Jurassic, Bathonian stage.
Appearance
Lightly veined, medium-grained off-white base with some shells
Origin
Massangis (France)
25 km from Chablis
Labeled Indication Géographique (IG)
Recommended uses
Flooring : Indoor private traffic
Thin Wall Covering: Glued, Attached, Exterior Elevation
Solid wall : Outdoor cladding
Finishes available
Honed, roughened, bossed, bush-hammered, striped, brushed
Technical characteristics
Apparent Density: 2200 to 2400 kg / m3 (NF EN 1936)
Open Porosity: 11 to 14% (NF EN 1936)
Resistance to fixing (3cm) TYPE I: 800 to 1000 N (NF EN 13364)
Compressive Strength: 30 to 40 MPa (NF EN 772-1)
Flexural Strength: 6 to 9 MPa (NF EN 12372)
Abrasion Resistance: 24 to 30 mm (NF EN 14157)
