Area:
Layer of Qurry:
White
Description:
Beit Fajjar stone is one the main Palestinian limestones with yellow, white, cream and blue color.
Beit Fajjar quarries are located in Beit Fajjar area in south/east direction of Bethlehem governorate and it is one of the famous quarries in Palestine. These quarries contain several layers which can be used mainly for external cladding with different finishes.
Technical Specifications (Tests):
|
RESULT |
STANDARDS |
TEST |
|
1.00 |
ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936 |
Water Absorption (%) |
|
2.615 |
ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936 |
Specific Gravity |
|
76.5 |
ASTM C 170 + EN 1926 |
Compressive Strength, (MPa) Dry , Perpendicular to Rift |
|
59.0 |
ASTM C 170 + EN 1926 |
Compressive Strength, (MPa) Wet , Perpendicular to Rift |
|
7.12 |
ASTM C880 + EN 13161 |
Flexural Strength, (MPa), dry |
|
23.4 |
EN 14157 |
Abrasion Resistance Groove Length (mm) |
Governorate:
Bethlehem
Commercial Name:
Ancient Earth