White Cheese Limestone
China
White Cheese Limestone is a unique and visually intriguing Coquinite sedimentary rock quarried in China. It features a light creamy bone-white background with visible sea shell fossil fragments dispersed across the surface, giving it a naturally decorative, fossil-rich appearance. This stone is popular for both its aesthetic appeal and natural geological character.
Description
- Stone Type: Coquinite (fossiliferous limestone)
- Color: Light creamy to bone white
- Origin: China
- Texture: Porous, fine-to-medium grain
- Pattern: Irregular distribution of fossilized seashell segments, giving a distinctive organic texture and pattern
Finish Options:
- Polished – Brings out the creamy tones and fossil details
- Honed – Smooth matte finish, subtle fossil visibility
- Brushed – Slightly textured, aged appearance
- Tumbled – Antique and worn look, soft edges
- Sandblasted – Matte and slip-resistant
- Sawn – Rough, natural quarry cut
Technical Specifications (Typical Ranges)
- Bulk Density: ~2,350 – 2,450 kg/m³
- Compressive Strength: ~55 – 75 MPa
- Flexural Strength: ~9 – 12 MPa
- Water Absorption: ~12 – 18% by weight (porous structure)
- Porosity: ~20 – 30%
- Abrasion Resistance: Moderate
- Mohs Hardness: ~3
Chemical Composition (% by weight, typical)
- CaCO₃ (Calcite): 85 – 92%
- MgCO₃: 2 – 5%
- SiO₂ (Quartz): 1 – 4%
- Al₂O₃: <1%
- Fe₂O₃: <0.5%
- Organic Matter: Trace – 1%
Cutting Sizes (standard, customizable on request)
Tiles (cm):
- 30 × 30
- 40 × 40
- 60 × 60
- 60 × 90
- 60 × 120
Tiles (inch):
- 12" × 12"
- 16" × 16"
- 24" × 24"
- 24" × 36"
Slabs:
- 2 cm / 3 cm thickness
- Custom lengths up to 250 cm
Usage Applications
- Interior Flooring and Wall Cladding
- Feature Walls and Decorative Panels
- Bathroom Vanity Tops
- Fireplace Surrounds
- Sculptures or Architectural Details
- Low-traffic outdoor patios (if sealed properly)
Maintenance
Sealant Required: Yes, due to porosity – use breathable impregnating sealer
Cleaning: Use pH-neutral cleaners; avoid acids or vinegar
Polished finishes may need periodic re-polishing in high-traffic areas
Softness & Porosity require routine inspection in exterior or wet areas
White Cheese Limestone is ideal for projects that require a soft, fossil-rich limestone with a natural, rustic elegance and warm neutral tones. Its unique fossil inclusions make it particularly attractive for designers looking for organic textures and a story of ancient marine life.
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Zhongmin Onlaime Stone (Quanzhou) Co.,Ltd.
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