Characterization of Limeira intrusion stones for aggregate use in engineering applications.

Major exploitation phases in quarries involve stone fragmentation by blasting and crushing. Considering the nature of stone aggregates and their applications in engineering works, technological characterizations are fundamental to the adequate selection of these stone products. The present work aimed to characterize stones with different compositional, structural, and textural aspects in a quarry belonging to the Limeira Intrusion, state of São Paulo, Brazil.