Birzeit stone is one the main Palestinian limestones with yellow and grey color.
Birzeit quarries are located in Birzeit area in south/east direction of Ramallah 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 in addition to internal decoration
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RESULT |
STANDARDS |
TEST |
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0.84 |
ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936 |
Water Absorption (%) |
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2.634 |
ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936 |
Specific Gravity |
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142.1 |
ASTM C 170 + EN 1926 |
Compressive Strength, (MPa) Dry , Perpendicular to Rift |
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107.8 |
ASTM C 170 + EN 1926 |
Compressive Strength, (MPa) Wet , Perpendicular to Rift |
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9.21 |
ASTM C880 + EN 13161 |
Flexural Strength, (MPa), dry |
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19 |
EN 14157 |
Abrasion Resistance Groove Length (mm) |