| Geological
Age : Eocene |
| Measmred deposit reserve:1.300,000
Ton |
| Annual Production :
11,700 Ton/Year |
| Deposit
Estimate :The volumes are
more than the Measured Deposit. |
| Estimate of
Production : In case the
Mine is augmented, there are possibilities to increase
production. |
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| Dip 1 :
55°-60° NS |
| Strik 1 :
N45° W |
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| Density :
2.70 Kg/m3 |
| Apparent Porosity :
0.06 % |
| Compressive Strength :
91.6 MPa |
| Modulus of Rupture :
9.6 MPa |
| Flexural strength :
8.4 MPa |
| Abrasion Resistance :
21.2 Hardness |
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Microscopic studies:
Non-Homogenous
crypto-crystalline porphirotopic, Mudstone. |
| The name of Major minerals:
Calcite |
The name of Minor minerals:
Dolomite , quartz |
| Stone scientific name:
Mudstone |
| Commercial name in iran:
Marmarite |
Name of stone in A.S.T.M
system:
Marmarite : Calcite |
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