Laterite

Wackestone

Properties of Laterite and Wackestone

Laterite

Wackestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-3

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Applicable

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

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2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available

2.2-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

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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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Laterite vs Wackestone Properties

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