Product Specifications and Testing
Sherborne Stone
General Specifications
Geological Type:
Middle jurassic inferior oolite limestone
Colour:
Honey brown with creamy parts
Texture:
Fine
Availability:
Bed heights up to 900 mm at 2,500 tonnes per year
Petrographic Examination:
Sandy limestone (BSEN 12407:2007)
BRE Test
| Physical Property | Test Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Porosity (% by Volume) | SP8/01/J | 17.09 |
| Saturation Coefficient | SP8/01/J | 0.81 |
| Water Absorption (% by Weight) | SP8/01/J | 3.71 |
| Apparent Density (KGM³) | SP8/01/J | 2282 |
| Compressive Strength (MPa) | BSEN1926:2006 | 40.01 |
| Flexural Strength (MPa) | BSEN12372:2006 | 7.68 |
Forest Marble
General Specifications
Geological Type:
Middle jurassic bathonian great oolite forest marble limestone
Colour:
Blue, weathers to brown/ grey
Texture:
Coarse
Availability:
Bed heights up to 150 mm at 1,000 tonnes per year
BRE Test
| Physical Property | Test Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Porosity (% by Volume) | SP8/01/J | 8.26 |
| Saturation Coefficient | SP8/01/J | 0.59 |
| Water Absorption (% by Weight) | SP8/01/J | 1.93 |
| Apparent Density (KGM³) | SP8/01/J | 2499 |