Area:
Layer of Qurry:
Yellow
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
Technical Specifications (Tests):
|
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) |
Governorate:
Ramallah
Commercial Name:
Yellow Zeit