Shyoukh Pink Layer

H-SH-P

Category : Blossom White

Location : Shyoukh (SH)

Governorate : Hebron

Layer : Pink Layer

Color: White/Pink

Code: H-SH-P


Description :

Shyoukh stone is one the Palestinian limestones with white color. Some layers of Shyoukh stone is with red veins, others with yellow veins and other colors are with cream background.

Shyoukh quarries are located in Shyoukh area in east direction of Hebron governorate and it is one of the famous quarries in Palestine. These quarries contain more than ten layers which can be used mainly for outside cladding with different finishes.


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Technical Specifications

RESULT

STANDARDS

TEST

1.14

ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936

Water Absorption (%)

2.593

ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936

Specific Gravity

123.7

ASTM C 170 + EN 1926

Compressive Strength, (MPa)

Dry , Perpendicular to Rift

116.9

ASTM C 170 + EN 1926

Compressive Strength, (MPa)

Wet , Perpendicular to Rift

8.78

ASTM C880 + EN 13161

Flexural Strength, (MPa), dry

20.3

EN 14157

Abrasion Resistance

 Groove Length (mm)