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Dimension Stone Testing

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Dimension
Stones & ASTM
Specifications

Class

Water
Absorption,
Max, %
ASTM C 97

Density,
Min, lb/ft3
(kg/m3)
ASTM C 97

Compressive
Strength,
Min, psi (MPa)
ASTM C 170

Modulus of Rupture,
Min, psi (MPa)
ASTM C 99

Abrasion
Resistance,
Min, Hardness
ASTM C 241

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0.40

160 (2560)

19000 (131)

1500 (10.34)

25

Flexural Strength, Min,

psi (MPa) 1200 (8.27)
ASTM C 880

I. Low-density
II. Medium-density
III. High-density

12
7.5
3

110 (1760)
135 (2160)
160 (2560)

1800 (12)
4000 (28)
8000 (55)

400 (2.9)
500 (3.4)
1000 (6.9)

10
10
10

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I. Calcitic
II. Dolomitic
III. Serpentine
IV. Travertine

0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20

162 (2595)
175 (2800)
168 (2690)
144 (2305)

7500 (52)
7500 (52)
7500 (52)
7500 (52)

1000 (7)
1000 (7)
1000 (7)
1000 (7)

10
10
10
10

Flexural Strength,
Min, psi (MPa)
1000 psi (7 MPa) for
All Four Classes
ASTM C 880

I. Sandstone
II. Quartzitic
Sandstone
III. Quartzite

8
3

125 (2003)
150 (2400)

4,000 (27.6)
10,000 (68.9)

350 (2.4)
1000 (6.9)

2
8

160 (2560)

20,000 (137.9)

2000 (13.9)

Granite
ASTM C 615

Limestone
ASTM C 568

Table: ASTM Physical Requirements

Marble
(Exterior)
ASTM C 503

Quartzbased
(SandstoneQuartzite)
ASTM C 616
No. of Samples
& Dimensional
Requirements

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Slate

I. Exterior

ASTM C 629

II. Interior

Roofing
Slate
ASTM C 406

Grade S1
Grade S2
Grade S3

No. of Samples
& Dimensional
Requirements

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10 & 10 to rifts 10 & 10 to rifts

3 samples; Each 3 samples; Each
Each 222. in.
Each 842.25 in.
2 2 2 (in.) 2 2 2 (in.)
Dry & Wet
Dry & Wet
ASTM C 121
0.25

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0.45

3 samples;
Each
221 in.

ASTM C 120
9000 (62.1) across grain
7200 (49.6) along grain
7200 (49.6) across grain
5500 (37.9) along grain

8
8

ASTM C 121
0.25
0.36
0.45

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ASTM C 120
9000 (62.1) across grain
9000 (62.1) across grain
9000 (62.1) across grain

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6 samples; Each
4 4 3/16 to
5/16 (in.)

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6 samples; Each
12 1.5 1 (in.)

3 samples;
Each
2 2 1 (in.)

Other Properties

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For Flexural Strength

10 & 10 to rifts
Each 1541.25 in.
Dry & Wet
ASTM C 217
Acid resistance,
Max., in. (mm)
I. 0.015 (0.38)
II. 0.025 (0.64)
ASTM C 217
Depth of Softening,
Max., in. (mm)
S1 0.002 (0.05)
S2 0.008 (0.20)
S3 0.014 (0.36)
3 samples; Each 2 4
on smooth cleavage
face

Failure Investigations

Failure related to Moisture Intrusion & Related Volume Changes

Cyclic Freezing and Thawing Damage
Stone Cladding Failure; Curling, Dishing, Bowing
Cracking & De-bonding
Discoloration & Staining
Disintegration
Moisture and Thermal Anisotropy