Beit Fajjar White

B-BF-W

Category : Ancient Earth

Location : Beit Fajjar (BF)

Governorate : Bethlehem

Layer : White

Color: White (W)

Code: B-BF-W


Description :

Beit Fajjar stone is one the main Palestinian limestones with yellow, white, cream and blue color.

Beit Fajjar quarries are located in Beit Fajjar area in south/east direction of Bethlehem 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.


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Technical Specifications

RESULT

STANDARDS

TEST

1.00

ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936

Water Absorption (%)

2.615

ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936

Specific Gravity

76.5

ASTM C 170 + EN 1926

Compressive Strength, (MPa)

Dry , Perpendicular to Rift

59.0

ASTM C 170 + EN 1926

Compressive Strength, (MPa)

Wet , Perpendicular to Rift

7.12

ASTM C880 + EN 13161

Flexural Strength, (MPa), dry

23.4

EN 14157

Abrasion Resistance

 Groove Length (mm)