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Table 3 Substances in the matrix binder content of mortar and plaster samples (lime/clay/cement) and minerals/additives in the aggregate content

From: Material analysis for restoration application: a case study of the world’s first university Mor Yakup Church in Nusaybin, Mardin

Sample no

Matrix binder content (100%)

Matrix aggregate content (100%)

Lime (C)

Limestone

Clay

Cement

Plaster

Rocks and minerals*

Brick fracture

Organic content

1

100

–

–

–

–

100 (Q,Pl,K,Op)

–

–

2

100

–

–

–

–

100 (C,Q,K,Op)

–

–

3

90

–

10

–

–

99 (Q,K,Op,C)

1

–

4, 5 Top layer

Sublayer

100

100

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

99 (Q,K,Op)

99 (Q,K,Op)

1

–

–

1

6 Top layer

Sublayer

100

100

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

100 (Q,K,Op)

100 (Q,K,Op)

–

–

–

–

  1. C: calcite, Pl: plajiyoklas, Py: piroksen, Q: kuvars, Op: opaque minerals
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