Properties of Amphibolite and Chalk

Amphibolite

Chalk

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-71

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.52.3-2.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³2.49-2.50 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.90 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Amphibolite vs Chalk Properties

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