Grey Shelly

Color / Grey
Extraction area / Ataija – Aljubarrota
Alternative names / Perlato; Grey Perlato; Gris Perlato
Technical data / Bending strength: 11.9 MPa; Density: 2655 kg/m3; Water absorption: 0.48%

Dark grey limestone, with medium to gross grain and several areas with a brownish color. It present several signs of fossils throughout its surface. This is a fairly hard type of limestone, being used both on interior and exterior applications. This limestone is a direct variation of the Grey Liso, which is today the main alternative grey limestone to the well-known Azul Valverde.

The Grey Shelly is a hard type of limestone that is most commonly used on exterior cladding, flooring and diverse stonework applications.