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Aggregates provide the foundation and reinforcement for construction projects, improving their strength, durability, and longevity.
Construction aggregates are materials used in construction that include stones, gravel, sand, and other similar materials. These materials are typically used in a wide range of construction projects, including road building, landscaping, and concrete production. Aggregates serve as a reinforcement to add strength and durability to the final construction product, and they are also used as a filler material to reduce the cost of the final product.
This is the most common type of aggregate and is made by crushing rock, such as limestone, diabase, or basalt, into small pieces.
Gravel is a type of aggregate that is made up of small, rounded stones and can be used in a variety of applications, including drainage and as a base material for roads and foundations.
Sand is a fine-grained aggregate that is commonly used in the production of concrete and as a filler material.
Diabase, also known as dolerite, is an intrusive igneous rock that is dark in color and often has a porphyritic texture. It is composed primarily of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene minerals, with small amounts of olivine and magnetite also present. Diabase is an extremely hard rock, making it suitable for use as a construction aggregate, as well as for the production of crushed stones, gravel, and sand.
Its durability and strength also make it ideal for use in building and infrastructure projects, such as roadways and railroads. Additionally, diabase is sometimes used as an ornamental stone, particularly when polished to a high shine, and sold as “black granite.” It is often found in areas of volcanic activity, as it is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma below the Earth’s surface.
Some of the key characteristics that make diabase a good material for manufacturing construction aggregates include:
Diabase is a super hard rock, which makes it well-suited for use in applications where resistance to wear and tear is important.
It has a high compressive strength, which makes it an excellent choice for use in construction projects where resistance to crushing and deformation is important.
Diabase has a low absorption rate, which makes it resistant to moisture damage and helps to prevent cracking, crumbling, and other forms of deterioration.
It is chemically resistant to weathering, which means that it can withstand exposure to a variety of environmental conditions without deteriorating over time.
Atayala is a mining facility situated on a vast expanse of 210 hectares of land. The mine is primarily focused on extracting diabase rocks, a type of volcanic rock that is known for its durability and strength, making it an ideal material for construction aggregates. With ample reserves of diabase rocks, Atayala mine is able to sustainably produce high-quality construction aggregates and black granite blocks for many years to come.
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