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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RESULT |
STANDARDS |
TEST |
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1.28 |
ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936 |
Water Absorption (%) |
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2.551 |
ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936 |
Specific Gravity |
|
66.2 |
ASTM C 170 + EN 1926 |
Compressive Strength, (MPa) Dry , Perpendicular to Rift |
|
80.1 |
ASTM C 170 + EN 1926 |
Compressive Strength, (MPa) Wet , Perpendicular to Rift |
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6.55 |
ASTM C880 + EN 13161 |
Flexural Strength, (MPa), dry |
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20.5 |
EN 14157 |
Abrasion Resistance Groove Length (mm) |
