Portugal · Limestone
also known as Lioz Stone, Lisbon Stone
A warm cream-to-golden fossiliferous limestone used in Lisbon's historic buildings for centuries, including Jerónimos Monastery and the National Palace of Mafra. Distinctive shell and coral fossils give it a lively character.
Type-level physical facts shown. Per-lot lab values (absorption, flexural strength) confirmed at quotation.
Produced by Iberian Marble Group · Macael / Alicante / Estremoz
Lioz is rich in fossilized marine shells and corals, visible as small round cross-sections on the cut face. This gives it a warmer, livelier character than uniform cream limestones.
