Properties of Boninite and Argillite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Slaty
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
2.56-2.68
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.54-2.66 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.