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Table 4 Physical experimental test results of the Moslawi marble and stone samples

From: Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Grand Al-Nouri Mosque dated to the twelfth century: a case of study

Test

Average test results

Moslawi marble

Footing stone

Dry density, kN/m3

22.26

21.08

Compressive strength (dry condition), MPa

14.36

9.36

Compressive strength (wet condition), MPa

12.53

8.03

Modulus of rupture (dry condition), MPa

8.24

2.55

Modulus of rupture (wet condition), MPa

6.19

1.02

Total absorption, %

0.21

8.40

Corrosion, %

1.10

2.18

Rock Permanence, %

98.90

97.82