Properties of Arkose and Diamictite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6-7
2-3
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
0
4.3-5.0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.75 kJ/Kg K
18
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Arkose vs Diamictite Properties
Properties of Arkose and Diamictite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Arkose vs Diamictite properties, get to know more about Arkose Definition and Diamictite 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 Diamictite.
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