Properties of Cataclasite and Argillite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
NA
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
Black
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Slaty
Toughness
Not Available
2.6
Specific Gravity
2.1
2.56-2.68
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.54-2.66 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Cataclasite vs Argillite Properties
Properties of Cataclasite and Argillite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Cataclasite vs Argillite properties, get to know more about Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite and Argillite.