Qabatia Alqetaa Stone

Layer of Qurry: 
White
Description: 

 

Alqetaa Stone is one of the Palestinian limestones with white cream color. Alqetaa quarries are located in Alqetaa area in Jenin governorate. Alqetaa stone is with white – cream color and could be used for external an d internal uses.

Technical Specifications (Tests): 

RESULT

STANDARDS

TEST

3.36

ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936

Water Absorption (%)

2.402

ASTM C 97 + EN 13755 + EN 1936

Specific Gravity

72.9

ASTM C 170 + EN 1926

Compressive Strength, (MPa)

Dry , Perpendicular to Rift

63.7

ASTM C 170 + EN 1926

Compressive Strength, (MPa)

Wet , Perpendicular to Rift

12.45

ASTM C880 + EN 13161

Flexural Strength, (MPa), dry

25.4

EN 14157

Abrasion Resistance

 Groove Length (mm)

 
Governorate: 
Jenin
Commercial Name: 
North Beige