Properties of Argillite and Mylonite

Argillite

Mylonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-33-4

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

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA1.28 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.682.97-3.05

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³2.6-4.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K1.50 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Argillite vs Mylonite Properties

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