Bonifacio limestone – polished sample photo 1

Bonifacio limestone polished sample – Marmi di Carrara – gold, grey (1) — Bonifacio limestone – polished sample photo 1. Photo © Marmi di Carrara srl.

About this photo

This photograph shows a polished sample in Bonifacio, a limestone from France. The dominant tones measured on the image are gold (40%), grey (35%), beige (25%). Bonifacio belongs to the limestone family; typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements.

Dominant tones

gold 40%grey 35%beige 25%

Tones are measured automatically on the photograph; light and screen settings change how a stone looks. Ask for current photos of the lot before deciding.

About Bonifacio

Bonifacio is a brown limestone from France. Petrographically it is classified as limestone. It is also traded as Roche de Bonifacio. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: honed, brushed, tumbled, sandblasted. Recommended applications: this material cannoz be polished..

Technical sheet

Indicative price	from € 75/m² · polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded
Material	Bonifacio
Stone family	Limestone
Origin	France
Base colour	Brown
Formats available	Blocks, slabs 2 cm and 3 cm, tiles, cut-to-size
Typical finishes	Honed, brushed, tumbled, sandblasted
Typical uses	Flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements
Bulk density (EN 1936)	2,300–2,700 kg/m³
Water absorption (EN 13755)	0.3–5 %
Compressive strength (EN 1926)	30–150 MPa
Flexural strength (EN 12372)	5–15 MPa
Mohs hardness	3–4
Weight of a 2 cm slab	about 50 kg/m²
Photo shows	Polished sample
Image size	1200 × 900 px

Density, absorption and strength are indicative ranges for the stone family, not test results of this block. Certified values for a specific lot are provided with the offer.

Catalogue data

Also known as	Roche de Bonifacio
Trade classification	Marble
Petrographic classification	Limestone
Recommended applications	This material cannoz be polished.
Notes	Like most other limestones, this one also has lots of shades and varietys. With a little fantasy you can discover many different stones in one quarry, and all of them with different names.

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Where to use Bonifacio

Interior floors	Good
Wall cladding	Excellent
Kitchen worktops	With care
Bathrooms and wet areas	Good
Exterior paving and façades	Good
Frost exposure	With care
Back-lighting	Not suitable

General guidance for the limestone family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Bonifacio are confirmed on your project.

Weights

Thickness (mm)	about 25 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 50 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 75 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 100 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 125 kg/m²
Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm	about 270 kg
Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm	about 405 kg
20-foot container (about 27 t)	about 540 m² of 2 cm slabs

Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.

Questions and answers

What is Bonifacio used for?

Bonifacio is a limestone from France. Typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements.

Which finishes are available for Bonifacio?

The usual finishes for this stone family are honed, brushed, tumbled, sandblasted. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.

How much does Bonifacio weigh?

About 50 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 75 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.

How do I look after Bonifacio?

Water and a neutral stone detergent, no acids or descalers, and an impregnating sealer.

Can I buy the slab shown in this photo?

Natural stone changes from block to block. Send us this photo with the form: we check the lots available now in our warehouse and reply with current photos, sizes and price.