Emperador Oscuro limestone – polished sample photo 1

Emperador Oscuro limestone polished sample – Marmi di Carrara – black, charcoal (1) — Emperador Oscuro limestone – polished sample photo 1. Photo © Marmi di Carrara srl.

About this photo

This photograph shows a polished sample in Emperador Oscuro, a limestone from Spain. The dominant tones measured on the image are black (83%), charcoal (17%). Emperador Oscuro belongs to the limestone family; typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements.

Dominant tones

black 83%charcoal 17%

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About Emperador Oscuro

Emperador Oscuro is a brown limestone from Spain. Petrographically it is classified as limestone. Texture: veined. It is also traded as Dark Emperador, Emperador Scuro. 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. Typical uses: flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements. Blocks reach about 220 × 150 cm.

Technical sheet

Material	Emperador Oscuro
Stone family	Limestone
Origin	Spain
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	Dark Emperador, Emperador Scuro
Trade classification	Marble
Petrographic classification	Limestone
Texture and grain	veined
Maximum block size	220 × 150 cm

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Where to use Emperador Oscuro

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 Emperador Oscuro 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 Emperador Oscuro used for?

Emperador Oscuro is a limestone from Spain. Typical uses are flooring, wall cladding, façades, architectural elements.

Which finishes are available for Emperador Oscuro?

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 Emperador Oscuro 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 Emperador Oscuro?

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.