Yatta Yellow

Area: 
Layer of Qurry: 
Yellow
Description: 

Yatta stone is one the Palestinian limestones with yellow, white and pink color. Yatta quarries are located in south direction of Hebron governorate and it is one of the famous quarries in Palestine. These quarries contain several layers which can be used for internal flooring and outside cladding with different finishes.

Technical Specifications (Tests): 

RESULT

STANDARDS

TEST

0.53

ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936

Water Absorption (%)

2.646

ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936

Specific Gravity

90.3

ASTM C 170 + EN 1926

Compressive Strength, (MPa)

Dry , Perpendicular to Rift

102.0

ASTM C 170 + EN 1926

Compressive Strength, (MPa)

Wet , Perpendicular to Rift

8.19

ASTM C880 + EN 13161

Flexural Strength, (MPa), dry

20.8

EN 14157

Abrasion Resistance

 Groove Length (mm)

 
Governorate: 
Hebron
Commercial Name: 
Butter Silk