Properties of Argillite and Migmatite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
2-3
  
5.5-6.5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Waxy and Dull
  
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
  
Cleavage
Slaty
  
Poor
  
Toughness
2.6
  
1.2
  
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.68
  
2.65-2.75
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.54-2.66 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K
  
14
Not Available
  
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.