Geological
Age : Quaternary |
Measmred deposit reserve:700,000
Ton |
Annual Production :
15,000 Ton/Year |
Deposit
Estimate : is more than
announced amount |
Estimate of
Production : If mine be
equiped Wxploitation can be increased. |
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Dip 1 :
6°E |
Strik 1 :
N-S |
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Density :
2.46 Kg/m3 |
Apparent Porosity :
1.58 % |
Compressive Strength :
72.1 MPa |
Modulus of Rupture :
15.8 MPa |
Flexural strength :
11 MPa |
Abrasion Resistance :
18.3 Hardness |
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Microscopic studies:
crystalline carbonate .
NonHomogenous, granotopic Texture |
The name of Major minerals:
Aragonite
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The name of Minor minerals:
Dolomite |
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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