Properties of Benmoreite and Diamictite

Benmoreite

Diamictite

Properties of Diamictite and Benmoreite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

Streak

Black

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Earthy

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

Toughness

2.3

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

4.3-5.0

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

2.2-2.35 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Benmoreite vs Diamictite Properties

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