New Ulm Quartzite Quarries

FA-2 1/2
(19/64" x #8)
[Quality]

NUMBER OF TESTS PERFORMED:4
DATE OF LAST TEST: 05/14/08

Gradation
SIEVES (mm) MNDot Spec
Limits		 MNDot Spec
Median		 NUQQ Running Avg. Standard
Deviation about Running Avg.		 NUQQ Gradation
Target Band		 % of tests inside of
Target Band
0.375"
(9.5)		 N/A N/A 100.0% 0.0% 100% -
#4
(4.75)		 N/A N/A 70.3% 3.9% 66% - 74% 75.0%
#8
(2.36)		 N/A N/A 16.3% 2.2% 14% - 18% 50.0%
#16
(1.18)		 N/A N/A 2.5% 0.9% 2% -3% 50.0%
#50
(0.297)		 N/A N/A 0.9% 0.4% 0% -1% 75.0%

FA-2 Modified also meets M.N.D.O.T. CA-8 specification for gradation.

Values indicate the percent by weight passing square opening sieves.

DISCLAIMER: The gradation and mechanical test results included in this report are for information only. New Ulm Quartzite Quarries, Inc. makes no representation or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the use of this information. New Ulm Quartzite Quarries, Inc. assumes no liability to anyone for special, collateral, exemplary, indirect, incidental, consequential, or any other kind of damage resulting from the use or application of this information. Customers and other users of our products should exercise their independent judgment when using these products for the purposes they intend.

 

General Quality
Quality Parameters NUQQ Running Avg. MNDot Spec Limits Note
L.A.R. Abrasion Loss (A.S.T.M. C131-89): < 35.0% 40% Max. Toughness
Magnesium Sulfate Loss
(A.S.T.M. C88-90 - 5 Cycles):		 4.8% N/A Soundness

Specific Gravity, (A.S.T.M. C127-88):

 2.590 N/A Bulk SSD
Absorption in Bulk Sample (A.S.T.M. C126) <0.35% N/A Porosity
Loose Weight: 78.19 N/A Lbs./Cu. Ft.
Voids in Loose Aggregate: 52.0% N/A -
200 Mesh, (75 Micron), Material
(A.S.T.M. C117-90):		 0.15% 2.0% Max. Surface Dust
Median Size: 0.203 N/A Inches
Average Least Dim: 0.132 N/A Inches
Flakiness Index: 19.2% N/A  
Suggested Aggregate Application
Rate for Seal Coat:		 14.0 N/A Lbs./Sq. Yd.
Quartzite aggregates contain no shale, iron oxide, slate, unsound chert or clay balls.