Chassagne Stone: complete guide
Chassagne Stone is a hard limestone from the Côte-d'Or, with a beige background and pinkish nuances. It is chosen for elegant interiors and exteriors where a hard-wearing, polishable stone is needed.
History and origin
It comes from the Chassagne-Montrachet area, in Burgundy, also known for its vineyards. The local quarries have long supplied compact limestones used for floors, stairs, façades and furnishings. Because of its hardness it is classed among the hard limestones, capable of withstanding even heavy traffic. Marmi di Carrara supplies it on request.
Look and veining
The background is beige with more or less vivid pinkish tones, crossed by thin veins and small darker specks. Colour variations between slabs are present but limited. Polished, it resembles a light marble; honed, it is soft and natural; brushed or antiqued, it takes on a more rustic look.
Technical properties (indicative)
| Classification | compact limestone (hard stone) |
|---|---|
| Density | approx. 2,650 kg/m³ (indicative) |
| Mohs hardness | approx. 3-4 |
| Water absorption | low |
| Main use | indoor and outdoor |
| Acid resistance | low: sensitive to citrus, vinegar and anti-limescale products |
Recommended uses
Recommended for floors, stairs, bathrooms, cladding and outdoor paving. Not suitable for kitchen worktops because of its sensitivity to acids.
Care and maintenance
Clean with neutral products and treat with a stain-proofing protector. Outdoors a water repellent helps against dirt and damp.
Pairings
- warm woods such as walnut or oak
- wrought iron and brass
- natural linen fabrics and earth tones
FAQ
What does it look like when polished?
Polished, it looks similar to a light marble, with the pinkish tones more evident and a brilliant surface.
Can it be used for outdoor stairs?
Yes, with non-slip finishes such as bush-hammering or sandblasting.
Is it suitable for the bathroom?
Yes, for floors, cladding and vanity tops, cleaning with non-acidic detergents.
How is it ordered?
On request: send us the project or the dimensions and we will send you a quotation and photos of the material.
Pietra Di Chassagne: available on request
We supply this stone as blocks, slabs, tiles and custom-made pieces. Tell us size, thickness and quantity: we will send photos of the available slabs and a quote within 24 hours.
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