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Properties of Argillite and Kimberlite


Properties of Kimberlite and Argillite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
2-3   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Cleavage
Slaty   
Conchoidal   

Toughness
2.6   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.68   
2.86-2.87   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.54-2.66 g/cm3   
2.95-2.96 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   

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Argillite vs Kimberlite Properties

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

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