Properties of Chalk and Diamictite

Chalk

Diamictite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

12-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

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

2.3-2.44.3-5.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.49-2.50 g/cm³2.2-2.35 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.90 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Chalk vs Diamictite Properties

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