Lalitpur Grey
| type of stone: |
Sandstone |
quarried at : |
Lalitpur , Uttar Pradesh |
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Technical Information |
Value |
ASTM/ INDIAN Standards |
| Water absorption, % by weight |
2.17 |
C-97 |
Density (Bulk specific gravity) |
2.41 |
C-97 |
Modulus of rupture, N/ mm2 |
Dry |
Parallel to rift |
22 |
C-99 Guidelines |
Perpendicular to rift |
23 |
C-99 |
Wet |
Parallel to rift |
16 |
C-99 Guidelines |
Perpendicular to rift |
18 |
C-99 |
Compressive Strength N/ mm2 |
Dry |
Parallel to rift |
121 |
C-170 |
Perpendicular to rift |
125 |
Wet |
Parallel to rift |
106 |
Perpendicular to rift |
100 |
Abrasion (Resistance to wear) |
Average wear, mm |
2.8 |
IS 1237 Guidelines |
Max. wear on individual Specimen, mm |
3.0 |
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