Fahmeh Stone

Layer of Qurry: 
Yellow Cream
Description: 

Fahmeh Stone is one of the Palestinian limestones with white color. Fahmeh quarries are located in Fahmeh area in Jenin governorate. Fahmeh stone is with white color and could be used for external and internal uses.

Technical Specifications (Tests): 

RESULT

STANDARDS

TEST

0.77

ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936

Water Absorption (%)

2.636

ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936

Specific Gravity

97.7

ASTM C 170 + EN 1926

Compressive Strength, (MPa)

Dry , Perpendicular to Rift

95.7

ASTM C 170 + EN 1926

Compressive Strength, (MPa)

Wet , Perpendicular to Rift

10.84

ASTM C880 + EN 13161

Flexural Strength, (MPa), dry

21

EN 14157

Abrasion Resistance

 Groove Length (mm)

 
Governorate: 
Jenin
Commercial Name: 
Narinj