| TEST PARAMETER | TEST METHOD SUGGESTED |
| True Specific Gravity | IS 1122/Any validated method |
| Apparent Specific Gravity | IS 1124/Any validated method |
| True Porosity | IS 1124/Any validated method |
| Apparent Porosity | IS 1124/Any validated method |
| Water Absorption | IS 1124/Any validated method |
| Uniaxial Compressive Strength | IS 1121/ Any Validated Method |