| properties targeted | Method used |
| Particle size distribution | NF EN 933-1 |
| Absolute density | NF P 18-554 |
| Bulk density | |
| Cleanness | NF EN 933-8 |
| Los Angeles coefficient | NF EN 1097-2 |
| Micro-Deval coefficient | NF EN 1097-1 |
| Compressive and flexural strength | NF EN 196-1 |