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Properties of Argillite and Ganister


Properties of Ganister and Argillite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
2-3   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Coarse or Fine   

Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven   
Splintery   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
95.00 N/mm2   
20

Cleavage
Slaty   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.6   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.68   
2.2-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.54-2.66 g/cm3   
2.2-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K   
14
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Argillite vs Ganister Properties

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

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