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Tandur Yellow Limestone

Tandur yellow limestone is a honey colored limestone with subtle texture. The hard wearing natural stone has soft edges and has been gently aged by tumbling process. Rated for the durability, tandur yellow limestone is a preferred choice for commercial applications. It is also great for paving, wall cladding and various landscaping projects. The material is frost resistant and does not turn brown even after consistent exposure. Tandur yellow stone can be natural sawn, sandblasted brushed, honed and polished. The stones can be cut to size for specific usage requirement.

 

 

Place of Origin : Tandur

Physical Properties

Physically, Limestone are Quite impervious, Hard, Compact, fine to very fine grained calcareous rocks of sedimentary nature.

 

 

Hardness

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3 to 4 on Moh's Scale

Density

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2.5 to 2.65 Kg/m3

Compressive Strength

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1800 to 2100 Kg/cm2

Water Absorption

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Less than 1%

Porosity

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Quite low

Weather Impact

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Resistant

     

Chemical Properties

   

Chemically, both limestone and marbles are siliceous calcium carbonate rocks.

Lime (CaO)

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38-42%

Silica (SiO2)

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20-25%

Alumina (Al2O3)

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2-4%

Other Oxides like Na, Mg

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1.5 to 2.5%

Loss On Ignition (LOI)

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30-32%

 

Limestone, like marble and other calcareous stones, are referred to as acid sensitive. Calcareous stones are readily dissolved in acid, therefore acidic products should not be used on limestone and marbles.

 

 

Tandur Blue Limestone

The grey blue tandur is a natural limestone with soft white veining which adds depth to its appearance. The antique taste in decoration has made this stone popular amongst architects world over. This stone features subtle texture with hard wearing surface. The versatility of the tandur blue limestone makes it an ideal for all flooring applications including conservatories, hallways, bathrooms and kitchens floors. It is also perfect for wall cladding, entrance doorway, patio, paving, etc. Tandur blue is available in different finishes and can be cut to the sizes required by the customers.

 Place of Origin : Tandur

Physical Properties

Physically, Limestone are Quite impervious, Hard, Compact, fine to very fine grained calcareous rocks of sedimentary nature.
Hardness - 3 to 4 on Moh's Scale
Density - 2.5 to 2.65 Kg/m3
Compressive Strength - 1800 to 2100 Kg/cm2
Water Absorption - Less than 1%
Porosity - Quite low
Weather Impact - Resistant
     
Chemical Properties
Chemically, both limestone and marbles are siliceous calcium carbonate rocks.
Lime (CaO) - 38-42%
Silica (SiO2) - 20-25%
Alumina (Al2O3) - 2-4%
Other Oxides like Na, Mg - 1.5 to 2.5%
Loss On Ignition (LOI) - 30-32%

 Limestone, like marble and other calcareous stones, are referred to as acid sensitive. Calcareous stones are readily dissolved in acid, therefore acidic products should not be used on limestone and marbles.

 

 

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