Toros Beige Limestone

About
Item Details
- Material Type:
- Limestone
- Origin:
Turkey (Antalya, Finike-Demre) - Primary Color(s):
- Beige
- Recommended Usage:
- wall and floor applications, countertops, mosaic, fountains, ornaments, pool and wall capping, stairs, window sills
- Additional Names:
- Toros Ivory Limestone, Lymra Limestone, Fenike Limestone, JM White Limestone, Limra Limestone, Limyra Limestone, Lymyra Limestone, Salomon Gran Beige Limestone, Turkish Ivory Limestone, Antalya Cream Limestone, Toros Cloudy Limestone, Cloudy Beige Limestone, Luna Beige Limestone, Luna Fiore Limestone, Toros Beige Limestone
- Finished Surface:
- Polished,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Acid Washing,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Testing
- Water Absorption:
- By weight (%) 4.11.By volume (%) 9.35
- Density:
- 2300 kg/m3
- Flexural Strength:
- 6.2 MPa
- Compressive Strength:
- 44.00 MPa
Description
Toros Beige Limestone is a type of natural stone that is quarried in Turkey and is commonly used for flooring, wall cladding, and decorative purposes. It is a type of limestone that is known for its creamy beige color, with occasional fossil imprints and veining. The limestone has a fine to medium-grained texture and a matte finish, giving it a subtle and understated look.
Toros Beige Limestone is a highly durable and low-maintenance material that is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It is often used in traditional and contemporary architectural designs due to its versatility and aesthetic appeal. The limestone can be easily cut and shaped to fit a variety of design styles and applications.
With proper care and maintenance, Toros Beige Limestone can last for many years and add natural beauty to any space. Due to its neutral and timeless appearance, Toros Beige Limestone is a popular choice for interior and exterior design projects, such as flooring, accent walls, and outdoor landscaping.
Technical Specifications
Hardness (Mohs) 2
Dry unit volume weight (Bulk specific gravity) (gr/cm 3) 2.30
Specific gravity of solid part (gr/cm 3) 2.72
Water Absorption at atmospheric pressure By weight (%) 4.11,By volume (%) 9.35
Apperant porosity (%) 9.35
Real porozite (%) 15.0
Compressive strength (kg/cm 2) 400-600
Strength to bending (Flexural strength) (kg/cm 2) 117
P-Wave velocity (m/s) 3400
P-Wave velocity after freezing (m/s) 3000
Change of P-W. velocity after freezing (%) 12
Weight decrease after freezing (%) 0.05
Compressive strength after freezing (kg/cm 2) 300-500
Strength decrease after freezing (%) 20
Schmidt hammer index - 20
Chemical Analysis
Al 2O 3 % 0.25
CaO %54
Fe 2O 3 %0.07
K 2O -
MgO % 0.8
SiO 2 %0.15
SM %0.47
ALM %3.57
Loss on Ignition %42
TOTAL 97.27
Not measurable ,% 2.73


















