Deep Blue Limestone Slabs & Tiles, Israel Blue Limestone

Deep Blue

Physical Characteristics of The Stone

Property tested
Results
Requirements of SII 378

Soft limestone Sandstone
Hard limestone Granite and Marble

Bulk Density (kg/m3)
2675
2500 min.
2600 min.

Absorption (%)
0.7
2 max.
1 max.

Compressive Strength
10.5
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The above tests were carried out by The Standards Institution of Israel Building Materials Laboratory. The results reflect the general characteristics of the stone only. Further testing is recommended for specific projects since such results vary depending on the strata and quarry from which the samples tested where taken.

Tiles:
Standard Sizes:

v 30.5 x 30.5 cm in 1 cm min. thickness (12" x 12").
v 60 x 30 cm in 2 cm min. thickness (24" x 12").
v 40.6 x 40.6 cm in 1 cm min. thickness (16" x 16").
v 60 x 40 cm in 2 cm min. thickness (24" x 16").
v 45.7 x 45.7 cm in 1.2 cm min. thickness (18" x 18")
v 60 x 60 cm in 2 cm min. thickness (24" x 24").

Slabs:
Average Slabs Dimensions:

v Thickness: 2, 3, 4.6 cm.
v Width: 120 x 190 cm.
v Length: 200 x 290 cm.