Often a blend of lightweight aggregates and standard sand/gravel. This is the "middle ground" often used when a balance between structural load and acoustic separation is required.

The density of a block is primarily determined by the aggregates used in its manufacture, such as gravel, crushed stone, or expanded clay. Block Type Typical Density ( Common Uses 1,800 – 2,100

), the density of blockwork varies significantly depending on the aggregates used during manufacturing. Core Classifications of Blockwork Density

$$ \rho_eq = \fracW_block + W_grout + W_mortarVolume_wall $$

The "Mass Law" in acoustics states that for every doubling of the mass of a wall, the sound transmission loss increases by approximately 6 decibels. This is why apartments often mandate Normal Weight blockwork for party walls. A lightweight block is great for keeping the heat in, but it allows sound waves to pass through more easily (vibrating the lighter mass). If you want true soundproofing—blocking the bass from a neighbor’s subwoofer—you need the sheer, heavy density of a grouted, normal-weight block wall.

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