Table 2.

Colorimetric results (L*, a*, and b*) and mineralogical phases detected on samples collected in situ

Sample seriesSub-sampleDepth: cmMineralogical phasesL*a*b*Colour target
Undamaged0E, Cal, Dol, P62.080.032.72CM
COL 4A−a0.5Cal, Dol, P*75.35−0.615.25CM
 −b1.5Cal, Dol73.450.274.01CM
 −c2.5Cal, Dol, P61.230.474.35CM
 −d4.5Cal, Dol, P58.363.675.18PBA
 −e7.5Cal, Dol, P54.635.286.43PBA
COL 5A−16Cal, Dol, P61.840.854.35CM
 −28Cal, Dol, P55.495.266.25PBA
COL 5B−10.5Cal, Dol, P70.550.214.25CM
 −22Cal, Dol, P61.780.863.58CM
 −32.7–4.5Cal, Dol, P55.495.136.43PBA
COL 8A−13Cal, Dol, P61.450.984.74CM
 −25Cal, Dol, P57.545.366.42PBA
COL 8B0.5Cal, Dol, P55.495.86.62PBA
COL 9A9.7Cal, Dol, P57.44.256.47PBA
COL 9B7.8Cal, Dol, P55.124.845.98PBA

COL, column; Cal, calcite; CM, cement matrix; Dol, dolomite; E, ettringite; P, portlandite; P*, relict or secondary portlandite; PBA, pinkish-beige aggregates

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