Similar International Standards
ASTM C616 / C616M-23ASTM International, USA
HighCurrent
Standard Specification for Quartz-Based Dimension Stone
Covers requirements for sandstone, quartzitic sandstone, and quartzite for general building and structural purposes.
EN 12058:2014CEN (European Committee for Standardization), Europe
MediumCurrent
Natural stone products - Slabs for floors and stairs - Requirements
Covers natural stone slabs for flooring but is material-agnostic, relying on supplier declarations for properties.
EN 12057:2014CEN (European Committee for Standardization), Europe
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Natural stone products - Modular tiles - Requirements
Covers natural stone tiles for flooring and stairs, but is not specific to sandstone and uses a performance-based approach.
EN 1469:2015CEN (European Committee for Standardization), Europe
MediumCurrent
Natural stone products - Slabs for cladding - Requirements
Specifies requirements for natural stone slabs for wall cladding, one of the applications covered by IS 3622.
Key Differences
≠IS 3622 is prescriptive, setting fixed minimum/maximum values for physical properties. In contrast, EN standards (e.g., EN 12058) are performance-based, requiring the producer to test and declare values, which the specifier then evaluates for suitability.
≠The test methods for key properties are different and not directly comparable. IS 3622 refers to Indian Standards (e.g., IS 1124 for water absorption), while ASTM and EN have their own distinct test procedures (e.g., ASTM C97, EN 13755) which can yield different results for the same material.
≠Abrasion resistance measurement methods are fundamentally different. IS 3622 specifies a 'coefficient of hardness' test (from IS 1706), whereas ASTM C616 uses an 'abrasion resistance value' (Ha) from ASTM C1353, and EN standards use tests like Böhme (EN 14157). The results are not interchangeable.
≠IS 3622 is specific only to sandstone. ASTM C616 groups sandstone with quartzitic sandstone and quartzite, providing different property thresholds for each within the same standard.
Key Similarities
≈All standards cover the primary applications of sandstone slabs and tiles, including flooring, paving, and wall facing/cladding in building construction.
≈They all recognize and mandate testing for a common set of crucial physical properties: water absorption, compressive strength, and flexural/transverse strength (Modulus of Rupture).
≈All standards include clauses that specify permissible tolerances for dimensions (length, width, thickness) and general requirements for surface and edge finishes.
≈There is a shared requirement across all standards that the stone must be sound, reasonably uniform, and free from defects such as cracks, soft veins, or large cavities that would compromise structural integrity or aesthetic appearance.