Properties of Argillite and Metapelite

Argillite

Metapelite

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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

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.683.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Argillite vs Metapelite Properties

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