Properties of Argillite and Latite

Argillite

Latite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-35-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine 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

NA310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.682.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

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

Argillite vs Latite Properties

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