Properties of Arkose and Metapelite

Arkose

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

White

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

03.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Arkose vs Metapelite Properties

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