Properties of Argillite and Wehrlite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
2-3
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Waxy and Dull
  
Metallic
  
Cleavage
Slaty
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
2.6
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.68
  
8.4
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.54-2.66 g/cm3
  
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.87 kJ/Kg K
  
14
0.63 kJ/Kg K
  
21
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Argillite vs Wehrlite Properties
Properties of Argillite and Wehrlite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Argillite vs Wehrlite properties, get to know more about Argillite Definition and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite.