Oreef Stone

Area: 
Layer of Qurry: 
White layer
Description: 

Oreef stone is one the  Palestinian limestones with white to blue color.

Oreef quarries are located in Oreef area in Nablus governorate and it can be used for external and internal use.

Technical Specifications (Tests): 

RESULT

STANDARDS

TEST

0.71

ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936

Water Absorption (%)

2.637

ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936

Specific Gravity

88.2

ASTM C 170 + EN 1926

Compressive Strength, (MPa)

Dry , Perpendicular to Rift

74.1

ASTM C 170 + EN 1926

Compressive Strength, (MPa)

Wet , Perpendicular to Rift

8.69

ASTM C880 + EN 13161

Flexural Strength, (MPa), dry

19.9

EN 14157

Abrasion Resistance

 Groove Length (mm)

 
Governorate: 
Nablus
Commercial Name: 
Oreef