Modak
| type of stone : |
Sandstone |
quarried at : |
Bharatpur , Rajasthan |
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Technical Information |
Value |
ASTM/ INDIAN Standards |
| Water absorption, % by weight |
0.53 |
C-97 |
Density (Bulk specific gravity) |
2.60 |
C-97 |
Modulus of rupture, N/ mm2 |
Dry |
Parallel to rift |
42 |
C-99 Guidelines |
Perpendicular to rift |
40 |
C-99 |
Wet |
Parallel to rift |
34 |
C-99 Guidelines |
Perpendicular to rift |
39 |
C-99 |
Compressive Strength N/ mm2 |
Dry |
Parallel to rift |
156 |
C-170 |
Perpendicular to rift |
185 |
Wet |
Parallel to rift |
134 |
Perpendicular to rift |
153 |
Abrasion (Resistance to wear) |
Average wear, mm |
0.9 |
IS 1237 Guidelines |
Max. wear on individual Specimen, mm |
1.0 |
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