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Properties of Argillite and Harzburgite


Properties of Harzburgite and Argillite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
2-3   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven   
Irregular   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Shiny   

Cleavage
Slaty   
Imperfect   

Toughness
2.6   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.68   
3-3.01   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.54-2.66 g/cm3   
3.1-3.4 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K   
14
1.25 kJ/Kg K   
6

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

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Argillite vs Harzburgite Properties

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

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