Properties of Argillite and Migmatite

Argillite

Migmatite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-35.5-6.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.682.65-2.75

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³Not Available

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

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Argillite vs Migmatite Properties

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