Properties of Boninite and Argillite

Boninite

Argillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

72-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.56-2.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.54-2.66 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Boninite vs Argillite Properties

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