Geological
Age : Quaternary |
Measmred deposit reserve:390,000
Ton |
Annual Production :
8,000 Ton/Year |
Deposit
Estimate : Is less than
announced amount |
Estimate of Production : If
there was sale
opportunity exploitation can be increased . |
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Density :
2.49 Kg/m3 |
Apparent Porosity :
1.88 % |
Compressive Strength :
58.8 MPa |
Modulus of Rupture :
11.1 MPa |
Flexural strength :
9.8 MPa |
Abrasion Resistance :
15.3 Hardness |
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Microscopic studies:
crystalline carbonate
Cryptocrystalline (size of crystalls up to 100µ)
Prophirotopic |
The name of Major minerals:
Calcite - Aragonite |
The name of Minor minerals:
Argilaceous and Ferroginous Minerals |
Stone scientific name:
Crystalline carbonate |
Commercial name in iran:
Travertine |
Name of stone in A.S.T.M system:
Marble : Travertinic |
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