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Properties of Breccia and Conglomerate


Properties of Conglomerate and Breccia


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
2-3   

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull to Pearly   
Dull   

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87   
2.86-2.88   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
0 g/cm3   
1.7-2.3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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Breccia vs Conglomerate Properties

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

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