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ASTM C 1721 : 2009

Superseded
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Standard Guide for Petrographic Examination of Dimension Stone
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-11-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-08-2009

1.1 This guide outlines procedures for the petrographic examination of stone specimen material proposed for use as dimension stone used in construction.

1.2 This guide outlines the extent to which petrographic techniques should be used, the selection of petrographic related properties that should be looked for, and the manner in which such techniques may be employed in the examination of dimension stone.

1.3 The rock and mineral names given in Terminology C 119 should be used, insofar as they are appropriate, in reports prepared in accordance with this guide.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Committee
C 18
DocumentType
Guide
Pages
5
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

ASTM C 1528/C1528M : 2018 Standard Guide for Selection of Dimension Stone

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