Birzeit Yellow

R-BZ-Y

Category : Yellow Zeit

Location : Birzit (BZ)

Governorate : Ramallah

Layer : Yellow

Color: Yellow (Y)

Code: R-BZ-Y

Description :

Beirzeit stone is one the main Palestinian limestones with yellow and grey color.

Beirzeit quarries are located in Birzeit 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 cladding with different finishes in addition to internal decoration

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Technical Specifications

RESULT

STANDARDS

TEST

2.5

ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936

Water Absorption (%)

2.542

ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936

Specific Gravity

139.7

ASTM C 170 + EN 1926

Compressive Strength, (MPa)

Dry , Perpendicular to Rift

135.1

ASTM C 170 + EN 1926

Compressive Strength, (MPa)

Wet , Perpendicular to Rift

9.16

ASTM C880 + EN 13161

Flexural Strength, (MPa), dry

22.4

EN 14157

Abrasion Resistance

 Groove Length (mm)