By Giuseppe Abbrancati
Scogli di mare lime stone is very hard and durable and it can be finished in honed ,flamed, tumbled ,washed, bush hammered ,spilt face, sand blasted and polished .it can be manufactured for all types of construction materials from residential and commercial floors ,wall veneers, garden ornaments, flower pots , benches, earns, fountains ,sinks, balusters ,pier caps, diving rocks, tables ,counter tops ,bar tops etc…The scogli di mare limestone is an exclusive and copyrighted natural stone product imported and distributed by Gappsi for long island, New York and the USA.
Gappsi is a provider designer and builder of swimming pools, coping, patios, driveways, paving stones, landscaping, carpentry, natural stones, travertine, limestone, granite, pavers and wall veneers. To learn more about Gappsi products and services please visit our show room at 1015 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown Long Island, e-mails us at info@gappsi.com or visits our website at www.gappsi.com. We services Nassau and Suffolk county Long Island NY
Physical and Mechanical Properties
METRIC SYSTEM SCOGLI DI MARE LIMESTONE
Hardness Mohs 4-4.5
Unit Volume Weight gr/cm3 2.6560.003
Specific Weight g/cm3 2.6990.007
Water Abs. at Atmosferic Pressure
by volume% 0.9370.107
by weight% 0.3530.041
Water Abs. at Boiling Water
by volume % 1.2200.061
by weight % 0.4580.023
Water Abs. After Freezing
by volume % 1.4810.152
by weigh % 0.5580.058
Effective Porosity % 0.9370.107
Real Porosity % 1.59
Ratio of Fullness % 98.41
P-Wave Velocity (Vp) m/s 502820.5
Saturation Coefficient — 0.77
Compressive Strength kg/cm2 1453.43
82.99
Compressive Strength
After Freezing kg/cm2 1390.61
107.17
Comp. Strength Decreasing
After Freezing % 4.34
After Freezing
Weight Decreasing % 0.0360.014
Unit Volume Weight Changing ( – ) % 0.038
Bending Strength kg/cm2 170.5216.7
Strength to Blow kg.cm/cm3 9.75
Abrasion Strength (Bohme) cm3/50cm2 15.810.28
Tensile Strength (Brazilian Test) kg/cm2 77.958.28
Schmidt Hammer Hardness (L-Type) — 51.472.47
Point Load Strength Index (Is(50)) kg/cm2 66.124.73

By Giuseppe Abbrancati
Fiorito travertine is a medium hard natural stone much appreciate for its beauty, Fiorito Travertine stone can be finished in filled and unfilled, honed , tumbled , bush hammered ,spilt face, sand blasts, brushed and polished .it can be manufactured for all types of construction materials from residential and commercial floors ,wall veneers, garden ornaments, flower pots , benches, earns, fountains ,sinks, balusters ,pier caps, diving rocks, tables ,counter tops ,bar tops etc… Fiorito Travertine colors are mesmerizing, the veins and swirly patterns of the Fiorito travertine are unique the colors variations include white, pitch, black, gray, and brown shades. Just like a flowered garden Fiorito travertine is colorful and pleasant to look at. Fiorito travertine is an exclusive and copyrighted natural stone product imported and distributed by Gappsi for long island, New York and the USA.
Gappsi is a provider designer and builder of swimming pools, coping, patios, driveways, paving stones, landscaping, carpentry, natural stones, travertine, limestone, granite, pavers and wall veneers. To learn more about Gappsi products and services please visit our show room at 1015 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown Long Island, e-mails us at info@gappsi.com or visits our website at www.gappsi.com. We services Nassau and Suffolk county Long Island NY
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS fiorito
Hardness Mohs 3.5
Unit Volume Weight gr/cm³ 2.47
Unit Volume Density gr/cm³ 2.73
Water Absorption at Atm. Pressure…by weight % 1.4
Water Absorption at Atm. Pressure…by volume % 3.45
Water Absorption at Boiling Water…by weight % 1.83
Water Absorption at Boiling Water…by volume % 4.54
Porosity % 3.45
Compressive Strenght kgf/cm² 647
Compressive Strength after freezing kgf/cm² 581
Strength to Blow kgf/cm²
Strength to Bending kgf/cm² 189
Modules of Elasticity kgf/cm²
Ratio of Fullness % 90.5
Degree of Pores % 9.5
Average Abration Strength cm/50cm² 11.4
Average Tensile Strength kgf/cm²
SiO2 % 0.06
Fe2O3 % 0.05
CaO % 46.72
MgO % 0.12

By Giuseppe Abbrancati
Swimming Pool Pro: Design-Construction-maintanance long island Find a swimming pool pro
Finding a swimming pool professional on Long Island is a challenge because there are many swimming pool companies. However, there are a few that can handle every challenge of swimming pool installations and provide all services .Gappsi pools provide services starting from the original design of your pool, advising upon the right decision regarding shape ,size , construction and perform all the work to complete the entire backyard .Gappsi provides assistance to all our swimming pool customers for maintenance and supplies with our swimming pool retail store located at 1015 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown NY. Our maintenance team can provide you with weekly maintenance, opening and closing throughout the year. Our staff is here to answer your questions; we are a phone call away. Professionalism is fulfilled by a company capable of providing services. Gappsi divisions and services for all your home improvements rang from swimming pools, landscaping, masonry, carpentry and home remodeling. Our full line of natural stones pavers, indoor tiles, landscape retaining walls and wall veneers in limestone, travertine, sandstone and granite are available at our display. To learn more about Gappsi products and services please visit our showroom at 1015 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown Long Island, e-mail us at info@gappsi.com or visit our website at www.gappsi.com.