Properties of Cataclasite and Gritstone

Cataclasite

Gritstone

Properties of Gritstone and Cataclasite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

6-7

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

Black

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

70.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.1

2.250

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

2.2 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Cataclasite vs Gritstone Properties

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