Properties of Argillite and Talc carbonate

Argillite

Talc carbonate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-31-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA250.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.682.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Argillite vs Talc carbonate Properties

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