About
Material Type: Limestone
Origin:
Portugal
(Santarem, Alcanede- Porto de Mos, Leiria)
Priamry Color(s): Beige
Accent Color(s): Beige
Recommended Usage:Kitchen and bathroom countertops, 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, pavers
Additional Names:Montdore Limestone,Caliza Montdore,Moka Creme,Moca Creme,Moca Creme Contra,Moca Creme M3 Contra,Moca Creme Grao Grosso,Moca Creme Grao Fino Sf,Moca Creme Grao Medio,Moca Creme Grao Fino,Moca Creme Medio,Moca Creme Fina,Moca Diagonal,Moca Creme Grossa,Moca Creme Medio Contra,Moca Cream Fine Grain,Moca Beige Limestone,Mocha Cream Limestone,Mocha Creme Limestone,Mocca Creme Limestone,Moka Fine Limestone,Moka Cream Limestone
Finished Surface:Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Testing
Water Absorption:2.34 By weight %
Density:2515 kg/m³
Flexural Strength:17.3 ~19.6 MPa
Compressive Strength:86.7 - 92.7 MPa
Description
Mont Dore Limestone is a fine-grained, compact natural stone, characterized by a light cream background accented with soft grey veins. The subtle veining creates a delicate, elegant appearance, making it ideal for both modern and traditional designs. Its consistent texture and refined color palette make it a versatile choice for a variety of interior and exterior applications, including flooring, wall cladding, countertops, and architectural elements. Mont Dore Limestone is quarried in Santarém, Alcanede - Porto de Mós, Leiria, Portugal, a region known for producing high-quality limestone with excellent durability and aesthetic appeal.