Property | Physical properties of quarry dust and natural sand | ||
Quarry dust | Natural sand | Test method | |
Specific gravity | 2.54 - 2.60 | 2.60 | IS 2386 (part III)-1963 |
Bulk density (kg/m3) | 1720 - 1810 | 1460 | IS 2386 (part III)-1963 |
Absorption (%) | 1.20 - 1.50 | nil | IS 2386 (part III)-1963 |
Moisture content (%) | Nil | 1.50 | IS 2386 (part III)-1963 |
Fine particles less then 0.075 mm (%) | 12 - 15 | 6 | IS 2386 (part III)-1963 |
Sieve analysis | Zone-II | Zone-II | IS 383-1970 |