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

The main objective of this work was to contribute to the knowledge of the geological resources of Trás-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...

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Published in:Key engineering materials 2013-04, Vol.548, p.197-204
Main Authors: Carvalho, Cristina, Casal Moura, Antonio, Noronha, Fernando, Aires, Silvia, Farinha Ramos, Joao
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Basements
Conditioning
Economics
Geology
Impact analysis
Mineralogy
Natural stone
Schist
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Summary:The main objective of this work was to contribute to the knowledge of the geological resources of Trás-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.
ISSN:1013-9826
1662-9795
1662-9795
DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.548.197