Pierre of Tournai - Tournai black

Other titles / varieties

Tournai black Clovis, black Childéric

Mining area

Region of Tournai, province of Hainaut

Mineralogical composition

Calcite 75 - 80%, silica 16-20%, traces of dolomite and pyrite

Maximum dimensions of the raw elements

Length 2 m width 1 m thickness 0.8 m

Minimum thickness of application

2 cm

Surface States

Cleaved, sbattu, ribbed, Bush-hammered, sclype, grenadine, Chiseled, old size, sawn, polished, honed, polished

Common applications

Exterior: masonry, tile, keypad, stone, threshold, thin coating, wall covers, border, Bay coaching, staircase, RIP rap

Interior: slab, stairs, panels, skirting boards, work plan, all applications of the marble, the size and the sculpture