Properties of Argillite and Marble

Argillite

Marble

Properties of Marble and Argillite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

3-4

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Not Available

Streak

White to Grey

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Compressive Strength

Not Available

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

Toughness

2.6

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.56-2.68

2.86-2.87

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³

2.4-2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Argillite vs Marble Properties

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