Petrografía, propiedades físicas y durabilidad de algunas rocas utilizadas en el patrimonio monumental de Catalunya, España

Abstract

The petrographical description and the values of some physical properties of three rocks used in the architectonic patrimony of Catalunya are presented. These rocks are known, in the field of the "building stones" as Girona, Folgueroles and Vinaixa stones. By ageing tests, their durability is predicted.