Properties of Arkose and Chalk

Arkose

Chalk

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-71

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

02.3-2.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.49-2.50 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.90 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Arkose vs Chalk Properties

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