Properties of Breccia and Cataclasite

Breccia

Cataclasite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.1

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Breccia vs Cataclasite Properties

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