Lalitpur Yellow
| type of stone: |
Sandstone |
quarried at : |
Lalitpur , Uttar Pradesh |
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Technical Information |
Value |
ASTM/ INDIAN Standards |
| Water absorption, % by weight |
1.91 |
C-97 |
Density (Bulk specific gravity) |
2.44 |
C-97 |
Modulus of rupture, N/ mm2 |
Dry |
Parallel to rift |
19 |
C-99 Guidelines |
Perpendicular to rift |
19 |
C-99 |
Wet |
Parallel to rift |
13 |
C-99 Guidelines |
Perpendicular to rift |
18 |
C-99 |
Compressive Strength N/ mm2 |
Dry |
Parallel to rift |
138 |
C-170 |
Perpendicular to rift |
117 |
Wet |
Parallel to rift |
104 |
Perpendicular to rift |
62 |
Abrasion (Resistance to wear) |
Average wear, mm |
2.8 |
IS 1237 Guidelines |
Max. wear on individual Specimen, mm |
3.0 |
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