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Briefly noted»
MOCA CREAM, a Portuguese limestone from LSI Stone company
Name of the stone: Moca Cream
Type of stone: Limestone
Color: Beige
Quarry location: Alcanede, Portugal
Peculiarities of the stone:
This stone is characterized by veins formed by different grain densities, which originate 3 different variations of the Moca Cream:
* Moca Cream Fine grain type contains small and soft grains, with less presence of fossils highlighting the beige color of the stone;
* Moca Cream Medium Grain is defined by medium grain veins, reinforcing the visibility of the veins;
* Moca Cream Gross Grain has a great contrast between the veins and the beige background color, having larger grains and large fossils of brownish color.
Usage:
* Outside: cladding, paving, decoration, masonry.
* Inside: cladding, paving, decoration, masonry.
Contact: LSI Stone, Mail, Tel: +351 244403673, http://www.lsi-stone.com
