Area:
Layer of Qurry:
Yellow
Description:
Beit Dogo stone is one of the Palestinian limestones with yellow color.
Beit Dogo quarries are located in Beit Dogo area in Ramallah governorate and it is one of the famous quarries in Palestine. These quarries contain several layers which can be used mainly for external cladding in addition to internal decoration with different finishes.
Technical Specifications (Tests):
|
RESULT |
STANDARDS |
TEST |
|
1.01 |
ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936 |
Water Absorption (%) |
|
2.603 |
ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936 |
Specific Gravity |
|
172.9 |
ASTM C 170 + EN 1926 |
Compressive Strength, (MPa) Dry , Perpendicular to Rift |
|
166.6 |
ASTM C 170 + EN 1926 |
Compressive Strength, (MPa) Wet , Perpendicular to Rift |
|
7.77 |
ASTM C880 + EN 13161 |
Flexural Strength, (MPa), dry |
|
19.3 |
EN 14157 |
Abrasion Resistance Groove Length (mm) |
Governorate:
Ramallah
Commercial Name:
Yellow Zeit