Carbonatite

Wackestone

Properties of Carbonatite and Wackestone

Carbonatite

Wackestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-3

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

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Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87

2.2-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.84-2.86 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Carbonatite vs Wackestone Properties

Properties of Carbonatite and Wackestone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Carbonatite vs Wackestone properties, get to know more about Carbonatite Definition and Wackestone Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Carbonatite and Wackestone.