Properties of Argillite and Granulite

Argillite

Granulite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-36-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.682.8-3.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³3.06-3.33 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K0.14 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Argillite vs Granulite Properties

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