Properties of Argillite and Jaspillite

Argillite

Jaspillite

Properties of Jaspillite and Argillite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

White to Grey

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Earthy

Compressive Strength

Not Available

230.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Imperfect

Toughness

2.6

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.56-2.68

5.0-5.3

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³

0-5.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K

3.20 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Argillite vs Jaspillite Properties

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