Properties of Arkose and Diabase

Arkose

Diabase

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-77

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

02.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.7-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Arkose vs Diabase Properties

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