Stone type: limestone
Color: light beige, with variants in light grey or with a touch of blue
Quarry location: near the village of Moleanos, right in the center of the country, in the mountain massif of Maciço Calcário Estremenho.
Description of the stone: the Moleanos has a homogeneous surface with a discrete structure, but few veins that would divert the eye from the complete building to the details. Observers like to say that the stone has an “inviting expression.“
Peculiarities of the stone: Quarried for many centuries, the Moleanos is a well-known limestone from Portugal, one of the most widely used natural stones in the country, and is exported to many countries.
Application: inside and outside, pavings, façade cladding, gardening
Finishes: polished, brushed, and more
Frost resistant: Yes / No
Companies: see “Companies” on https://stonebyportugal.com/en/pedras/moleanos-2/
Technical Data: see “Properties” on https://stonebyportugal.com/en/pedras/moleanos-2/




