Dholpur Beige
| type of stone: |
Sandstone |
quarried at : |
Karoli , Rajasthan |
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Technical Information |
Value |
ASTM/ INDIAN Standards |
| Water absorption, % by weight |
1.82 |
C-97 |
Density (Bulk specific gravity) |
2.36 |
C-97 |
Modulus of rupture, N/ mm2 |
Dry |
Parallel to rift |
16 |
C-99 |
Perpendicular to rift |
9 |
C-99 Guidelines |
Wet |
Parallel to rift |
13 |
C-99 |
Perpendicular to rift |
8 |
C-99 Guidelines |
Compressive Strength N/ mm2 |
Dry |
Parallel to rift |
115 |
C-170 |
Perpendicular to rift |
108 |
Wet |
Parallel to rift |
106 |
Perpendicular to rift |
91 |
Abrasion (Resistance to wear) |
Average wear, mm |
2.9 |
IS 1237 Guidelines |
Max. wear on individual Specimen, mm |
3.1 |
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