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

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Absorption (%)

1.20 - 1.50

nil

IS 2386 (part III)-1963

Moisture content (%)

Nil

1.50

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Fine particles less then 0.075 mm (%)

12 - 15

6

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Sieve analysis

Zone-II

Zone-II

IS 383-1970