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Argillite
Argillite

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Properties of Argillite and Sovite

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Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-33
1 7
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Grain Size

Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven
Conchoidal

Streak

White to Grey
White

Porosity

Highly Porous
Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull
Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

-195.00 N/mm2
0.15 450
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Cleavage

Slaty
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Toughness

2.6
1

Specific Gravity

2.56-2.682.86-2.87
0 8.4
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Transparency

Opaque
Opaque

Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm32.84-2.86 g/cm3
0 1400
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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K
0.14 3.2
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Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Argillite vs Sovite Properties

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