Felsite

Argillite

Properties of Felsite and Argillite

Felsite

Argillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.5

2-3

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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0.15 N/mm²

Rank: 33 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.56-2.68

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³

2.54-2.66 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

0.87 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Felsite vs Argillite Properties

Properties of Felsite and Argillite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Felsite vs Argillite properties, get to know more about Felsite Definition and Argillite 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 Felsite and Argillite.