Archaeometric characterization and restoration proposal for filling mortars of Oshki (Öşvank) church

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Table 3 Aggregate/binder ratio of mortars and sieve analysis results

Sample	Acid loss (%)		< 63 µm	63–125 µm	125–250 µm	250–500 µm	500–1000 µm	1000–2500 µm	2500–5000 µm	> 5000 µm
Sample	Loss	Remaining	< 63 µm	63–125 µm	125–250 µm	250–500 µm	500–1000 µm	1000–2500 µm	2500–5000 µm	> 5000 µm
H1	33.85	66.15	0.51	0.36	1.43	6.09	13.67	32.60	24.87	20.47
H2	29.61	70.39	0.39	0.39	1.47	5.33	10.40	28.77	15.99	37.26
H3	41.50	58.50	1.55	0.72	1.27	5.70	20.38	55.15	12.46	2.77
H4	37.67	62.33	1.23	0.51	1.46	5.66	20.15	53.40	15.76	1.83
H5	40.57	59.43	1.40	0.96	1.69	4.29	12.38	24.13	18.98	36.17
Average	36.64	63.36	1.02	0.59	1.46	5.41	15.40	38.81	17.61	19.70

The values in the table indicate the proportions of aggregates passing the sieve