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Properties of Cataclasite and Wehrlite


Properties of Wehrlite and Cataclasite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-4   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
NA   
Irregular   

Streak
Black   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Vitreous   
Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.1   
8.4   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   
2.6-3.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.63 kJ/Kg K   
21

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

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Cataclasite vs Wehrlite Properties

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

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