Properties of Argillite and Lamprophyre

Argillite

Lamprophyre

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-35-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.682.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³2.95-2.96 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Argillite vs Lamprophyre Properties

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