| 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 °SE |
| Strik 1 :
N65°E |
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| Density :
2.66 Kg/m3 |
| Apparent Porosity :
0.24 % |
| Compressive Strength :
148.4 MPa |
| Modulus of Rupture :
13.1 MPa |
| Flexural strength :
13.4 MPa |
| Abrasion Resistance :
37.2 Hardness |
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Microscopic studies:
Cryptocrystalline Mudstone without Allocheme.
Crystal’s size: up to 10 µ |
| The name of Major minerals:
Calsite |
| The name of Minor minerals:
Dolomite |
| Stone's scientific name:
Mudstone |
| Commercial name used in iran:
Marmarite |
Name of stone in A.S.T.M
system:
Marble : Calcitic |
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