GEOGRAPHIC LOCALIZATION
| PROVINCE | Murcia |
| TOWNSHIP | Torrepacheco |
MACROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION
Large grain rock of a light grey colour. Abundant crystals of muscovite are present.
MINERAL COMPOSITION
| ESSENTIAL MINERALS | ACCESORY MINERALS |
| Calcite 93% | 3% Quartz, 3% Muscovite, 1% Dolomite |
MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION
Rock mainly formed by calcite. Strong orientation of the calcite and muscovite crystals and incipient dolomitation.
PHYSICO-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| BULK SPECIFIC GRAVITY | 2,71 g/cm3 |
| APPARENT POROSITY | 0,10% |
| ABSORPTION COEFFICIENT | 0,15% |
| COMPRESSION STRENGTH | 525 Kg/cm2 |
| BENDING STRENGTH | 222 Kg/cm2 |
| C. STRENGTH AFTER FREEZING TEST | 560 Kg/cm2 |
| FRICTIONAL WEAR TEST | 3,23 mm |
| IMPACT TEST | 32 cm |
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