Properties of Argillite and Trachyte

Argillite

Trachyte

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-36

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.682.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³2.43-2.45 g/cm³

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, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Argillite vs Trachyte Properties

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