Knife block made of Rosso Francia | Diamond cut

Details

The Rosso Francia is a limestone that consists mainly of calcium carbonate, i.e. a sedimentary rock, not marble. It is a deep red (nodule limestone) with well-grained white bands. This natural stone is mined in western France and is also known as "Red Languedoc". Its striking red color emphasizes the elegant, long calcite threads in white-silver. The Rosso Francia requires its owner to handle it with care, as it is limestone and does not have the hardness of granite.

Description: Rosso Francia

Type of rock: Limestone/ Micrite

Age: Devonian (416 to 359.2 million years ago)

Rock group: sedimentary rock

Appearance: Red, white/ light

Location: St. Nozaire de Ladarez, France

Acid resistance: The stone is sensitive to acids!

Technical data: Rosso Francia

Bulk density: 2.6 t/m³

Compressive strength: 140-155 MPa

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