Properties of Argillite and Breccia

Argillite

Breccia

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-37

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.682.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³0 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Argillite vs Breccia Properties

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