Sandstone

Sandstone

Sandstone is found in the shape of layers that range in thickness. It consists of adjacent granules distinguished for its various colors as including iron oxides. Sandstone is used in construction activities, coating Nile bridges, making millstones, whetting weapons and sometimes is used for décor.

Pertaining to the Project of Developing the Quarry Materials of Aswan Governorate

First: Physical and Mechanical Properties:

1. Specific weight: 2.5 g. / cm3
2. Volume weight: 1.87 g. / cm3
3. Percentage of soft materials: 0.9 %
4. Absorption percentage: 6.25 %
5. Softness titration: 3.24 %
6. Adjacent items: Silica + Iron Oxides

Second: Chemical Properties:

1. Percentage of the content of Ionic Chloride: 88 parts of million
2. Percentage of the content of Ionic Sulfate: 27 parts of million
3. T.D.S: 373 parts of million

Hydrogen no.: (9.3 - 8)

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