
Pietra del CardosoPietra Del Cardoso Italian Sandstone
Type: Sandstone | Color: Grey | Origin: Italy
Recommended Usage:
Pietra del Cardoso, with its refined grey hue and superior durability, is ideal for luxury interior and exterior applications. Perfect for use in high-end flooring, sophisticated wall cladding, and elegant kitchen countertops, this Italian sandstone enhances any architectural design with a touch of timeless elegance.
Additional Names:
Cardoso Stone, Italian Grey Sandstone
Finished Surface:
Available in polished, honed, and brushed finishes, each surface treatment of Pietra del Cardoso enhances its natural beauty and texture, making it suitable for a myriad of design preferences and applications.
Description:
Pietra del Cardoso is a premium Italian sandstone known for its elegant grey coloration and exceptional durability. Originating from Italy, this stone is renowned for its unique ability to blend contemporary style with classic sophistication, making it an excellent choice for luxury marble flooring, natural stone countertops, and premium tiles in Kuwait's high-end properties. With a compressive strength of 1170 kg/cm² and an ultimate tensile strength of 102 kg/cm², Pietra del Cardoso offers unmatched resilience. Its low water absorption rate of 0.06% ensures longevity, even in demanding environments. This versatile stone is perfect for architects and designers looking to create stunning, enduring spaces.
Physical Mechanical Characteristics
Average references values
| Compressive strength: | 1170 (kg/cm²) |
| After freezing: | 926 (kg/cm²) |
| Ultimate tensile strength: | 102 (kg/cm²) |
| Coef. thermal expansion: | 0 (mm/mcm°c) |
| Water absorption: | 0,06 (%) |
| Impact test / min. fall height: | 0 (cm) |
| Frictional wear test: | 0 (mm) |
| Bulk density: | 2652 (kg/cm³) |
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