Geological
Age : Quaternary |
Measmred deposit reserve:
1.500.000 Ton |
Annual Production :
10,000 Ton/Year |
Deposit
Estimate :More than the
declared volumes. |
Estimate of
Production : In case the
Mine equipment is augmented, the production volumes
may increase. |
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Density :
2.58 Kg/m3 |
Apparent Porosity :
0.83 % |
Compressive Strength :77.32
MPa |
Modulus of Rupture :
11.9 MPa |
Flexural strength :
9.8 MPa |
Abrasion Resistance :
17.1 Hardness |
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Microscopic studies:
Grainstone with
porphirtopic Texture , cryptocrystalline (size of
crystals 200-300µ) with alloceme. |
The name of Major minerals:
Calcite |
The name of Minor minerals:
Quartz – Dolomite- Montmorilonite -
ferrogenous. |
Stone scientific name:
Grainstone |
Commercial name in iran:
Travertine |
Name of stone in A.S.T.M
system:
Marble : Travertinic |
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