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Table 7 Calculated Cementation Index (CI) values of the samples

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

Sample

CI (Cementation Index)

Binding

H1

4.57

NC/C

H2

5.56

NC/C

H3

3.74

NC/C

H4

4.71

NC/C

H5

5.45

NC/C

Average

4.81

NC/C

  1. < 0.30 Oily Lime; 0.30–0.50 Weak Hydraulic Lime; 0.51–0.70 Average Hydraulic Lime; 0.71–1.10 Hydraulic Lime; 1.11–1.70 Natural Cement; > 1.70 Natural Cement/Cement; NC: Natural Cement; C: Cement