Characterization of "Xisto" as a Way to Promote its Use as Natural Stone

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2013

Authors

Fernando Noronha (Author) FCUP; Cristina Carvalho (Author) Other; Silvia Aires (Author) Other; Antonio Casal Moura (Author) Other; Joao Farinha Ramos (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: GLOBAL STONE CONGRESS

Pages: 197-204

Global Stone Congress 2012

Alentejo, PORTUGAL, JUL 16-20, 2012

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Civil engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-006-FYZ

DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.548.197

Abstract (EN): The main objective of this work was to contribute to the knowledge of the geological resources of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro (TMAD) region, in particular of its "Xisto" (Portuguese word for "schist", lato sensum), considering its economic and social impact. The target area is characterized by the abundant occurrence of different types of "schist", belonging to the Variscan basement. This work is a contribution to improve the knowledge about mineralogy, fabric, chemistry and technology of the "schist", in order to promote its exploitation and use as a natural stone. It was possible to identify the main factors that have an influence on the characteristics of all types of "schist", conditioning its use as natural stone.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 8