Geological
Age : Upper Eocene |
Measmred deposit reserve:
170,000 Ton |
Annual Production :
10,000 Ton/Year |
Deposit
Estimate: The Measured
Deposit is more than declared amounts. |
Estimate of
Production : In case the
Mine equipment is augmented, the production volumes
may increase. |
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Dip 1 :
5° SW |
Strik 1 :
N70°W |
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Density :
2.40 Kg/m3 |
Apparent Porosity :
4.46 % |
Compressive Strength :
86.5 MPa |
Modulus of Rupture :
15.4 MPa |
Flexural strength :
11MPa
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Abrasion Resistance :
12.5 Hardness |
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Microscopic studies:
Dolomitic Crystalline
Carbonate without Alloceme. size of cryctalls is
about 30 µ |
The name of Major minerals:
Dolomitic |
The name of Minor minerals:
-- |
Stone's scientific name:
Dolomitic
Crystalline Carbonate |
Commercial name used in iran:
Marmarite |
Name of stone in A.S.T.M
system:
Marble : Dolomitic |
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