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Table 8 Petrographic properties of the samples

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

Sample

MTB (%)

MTA (%)

Matrix Binder Content (%100)

Matrix Aggregate Content (%100)

Descriptions

Lime

Clay

Cm

Plaster

Rocks & Minerals

BF

Org

 

H1-H2-H3-H4-H5

25

75

80

20

100 (Sandstone, Basalt, Biosparitic Limestone, Biomicritic Limestone, Granitporfir rock fragments, Chert, Quartz and Plagioclase minerals)

River sand

  1. B: Binder; A: Aggregate; Cm: Cement; BF: Brick fracture; Org: Organic matter