Properties of Breccia and Diamictite

Breccia

Diamictite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

72-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Grainy, Pearly and 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

2.86-2.874.3-5.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0 g/cm³2.2-2.35 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Breccia vs Diamictite Properties

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