Beit Dogo - Red

Layer of Qurry: 
Red
Description: 

Beit Dogo stone is one the Palestinian limestones with grey color.

Beit Dogo quarries are located in Beit Dogo area in Ramallah governorate and it is one of the famous quarries in Palestine. These quarries contain several layers which can be used  for external and internal uses and for decorartion.

Technical Specifications (Tests): 

RESULT

STANDARDS

TEST

0.38

ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936

Water Absorption (%)

2.731

ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936

Specific Gravity

216.5

ASTM C 170 + EN 1926

Compressive Strength, (MPa)

Dry , Perpendicular to Rift

216.1

ASTM C 170 + EN 1926

Compressive Strength, (MPa)

Wet , Perpendicular to Rift

21.09

ASTM C880 + EN 13161

Flexural Strength, (MPa), dry

18.2

EN 14157

Abrasion Resistance

 Groove Length (mm)

 
Governorate: 
Ramallah
Commercial Name: 
Slayeb