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The hard stone from Verger is a limestone which does not freeze
and is not subjected to any restriction of use
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*Margin of difficulty concerning the cutting of the stone (according
to the AFNOR norm)= 10-11: hard stone.
*Impact resistance: from 700 to 1300 Kg/cm2.
*Porosity: 12% that is to say a stone which does not freeze.
*Its tonality: beige, yellow, beige and blue whether veined
or speckled.
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Verger marbré
Verger Beige et Bleu
Verger Beige
*Use: Bases for bridges in rivers, basins, fountains, gutters,
gargoyles, kerbs, plinths, pavements, walls and soil covering,
inside and outside stairs.
This stone is used under any climate without any limitation of
use.
*References: It was used several times in works of Art for
the French Railway administrations and also for historic buildings
:
-Reconstruction of the "Pont Wilson" in Tours
-"Bassin de Diane" in the "château de Chenonceau"
-Crowns at the top of the walls surrounding the moats in the
castle of "Bellegarde
-Cornices on the bridges in Vierzon
-Restoration of works on the canals going through the "Nivernais"
and the "Berry"
-Churches in Besançon and Metz
*Supply: sliced, the products are just sawed or definitely
cut, they are moulded or turned
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