Properties of Argillite and Jasperoid

Argillite

Jasperoid

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-33.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous and Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA140.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.682.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Argillite vs Jasperoid Properties

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