Geological
Age : Cretaceous |
Measmred deposit reserve:
786,300 Ton |
Annual Production :
24,000 Ton/Year |
Deposit
Estimate: The Measured
Deposit is more than declared volumes. |
Estimate of
Production : In case the
Mine equipment is augmented, the production volumes
may increase. |
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Dip 1 :
25°NE |
Strik 1 :
N62° W |
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Density :
2.69 Kg/m3 |
Apparent Porosity :
0.22 % |
Compressive Strength :
96.0 MPa |
Modulus of Rupture :
14.5 MPa |
Flexural strength :
12.3 MPa |
Abrasion Resistance :
27.1 Hardness |
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Microscopic studies:
Grainstone with Allochem
(Allochem size up to 400 µ)
Matrix Crystals size: up to 100 µ
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The name of Major minerals:
Calsite |
The name of Minor minerals:
Ferruginous Minerals |
Stone's scientific name:
Grainstone |
Commercial name used in iran:
Marmarite |
Name of stone in A.S.T.M
system:
Marble : Calcitic |
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