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  • Absorption by weight % - Astm C97
  • Density (kg/m3)  Astm C97
  • Compression Strength (MPa) - Astm C170
  • Abrasion Resistance, Hardness - Astm C241
  • Flexural Strength - Astm C880
• Standards Worldwide - ASTM International
  • C97-02 Standard Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone
  • C99-87(2000) Standard Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimension Stone
  • C119-02c Standard Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
  • C170-90(1999) Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
  • C241-90(1997)e1 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic
  • C503-99e1 Standard Specification for Marble Dimension Stone (Exterior)
  • C1528-02 Standard Guide for Selection of Dimension Stone for Exterior Use
  • C880-98 Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimension Stone
  • Related Tests
    • C615-99 Standard Specification for Granite Dimension Stone
    • C217-94(1999) Standard Test Method for Weather Resistance of Slate
    • C1026-87(2002) Standard Test Method for Measuring the Resistance of Ceramic Tile to FREEZE-THAW Cycling
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• Standard Specifications in the Canadian Stone Industry
  • ASTM C97-96 Test Methods for absorption and bulk specific gravity of dimension stone
  • ASTM C99-87 Test method for modulus of rupture of dimension stone
  • ASTM C170-90 Test method for compressive strength of dimension stone
  • ASTM C241-90 Test method for abrasion resistance of stone subjected to floor traffic
  • ASTM C503-89 Standard specification for marble dimension stone
  • ASTM C615-92 Standard specification for granite dimension stone
    ASTM C880-96 Test for flexural strength of dimension stone
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  • ASTM C 97-96 Standard Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone
  • ASTM C 99-87 Standard Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Natural Building Stone
  • ASTM C 170-90 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
  • ASTM C 616-99 Standard Specification for Quart-Based Dimension Stone
  • ASTM C 880-98 Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimension Stone
  • ASTM D 2664-86 Standard Test for Triaxial Compressive Strength of Undrained Rock Core Specimens Without Pore Pressure Measurements
  • ASTM D 2938-86 Standard Test Method for Unconfined Compressive Strength Testing of Intact Rock Core Specimens
  • ASTM D 3148-93 Standard Test for Elastic Moduli of Intact Rock Core Specimens in Uniaxial Compression
  • ASTM D 3967-95 Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Intact Rock Core Specimens
  • ASTM D 4543-85 Standard Practice for Preparing Rock Core Specimens and Determining Dimensional and Shape Tolerances
  • ASTM D 4644-87 Standard Test Method for Slake Durability of Shales and Similar Weak Rocks
  • ASTM D 5121-90 Standard Practice for Preparation of Rock Slabs for Durability Testing