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.
Specifications :
First: Physical and Mechanical Properties:
Specific weight: 2.5 g. / cm3
Volume weight: 1.87 g. / cm3
Percentage of soft materials: 0.9 %
Absorption percentage: 6.25 %
Softness titration: 3.24 %
Adjacent items: Silica + Iron Oxides
Second: Chemical Properties:
Percentage of the content of Ionic Chloride: 88 parts of million
Percentage of the content of Ionic Sulfate: 27 parts of million
T.D.S: 373 parts of million
Hydrogen no.: (9.3 - 8)
Pertaining to the Project of Developing the Quarry Materials of Aswan Governorate.
First: Physical and Mechanical Properties:
Specific weight: 2.5 g. / cm3
Volume weight: 1.87 g. / cm3
Percentage of soft materials: 0.9 %
Absorption percentage: 6.25 %
Softness titration: 3.24 %
Adjacent items: Silica + Iron Oxides
Second: Chemical Properties:
Percentage of the content of Ionic Chloride: 88 parts of million
Percentage of the content of Ionic Sulfate: 27 parts of million
T.D.S: 373 parts of million
Hydrogen no.: (9.3 - 8)
