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Standard Specification for Quartz-Based Dimension Stone

ASTM-C616 - 2008 EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling method appropriate to the selection of quartz-based dimension stone for general building and structural purposes. Quartz-based dimension stone shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units composed of fragments, and also crushed and broken stone. Quartz stones covered here shall be classified according to the free silica content, as follows: sandstone (I); quartzitic sandstone (II); and quartzite (III) The physical property requirements to which quartz-based stones shall adhere to are absorption by weight, density, compressive strength, modulus of rupture, and abrasion resistance.

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1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selection of quartz-based dimension stone for general building and structural purposes. Refer to Guides C 1242 and C 1528 for the appropriate selection and use of quartz-based dimension stone.

1.2 Quartz-based dimension stone shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units composed of fragments, and also crushed and broken stone.

Keywords

ashlar; Bluestone; Quartzite; Sandstone; Building materials/applications--specifications; Dimension stone--specifications; Quartz-based dimension stone; Sand; ICS Number Code 91.100.15 (Mineral materials and products)

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04.07 (Building Seals and Sealants; Fire Standards; Dimension Stone)

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91.100.15 (Mineral materials and products Including earth, sands, clay, slates, stones, etc.)

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FSC 5610 (Mineral Construction Materials, Bulk)

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Document Number

ASTM-C616-08

Revision Level

2008 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

Jan. 1, 2008

Document Type

Specification

Page Count

2 pages

Committee Number

C18.03