Properties of Chalk and Greywacke
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
1
6-7
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Angular and Fine
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Perfect
Toughness
1
2.6
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.49-2.50 g/cm3
2.6-2.61 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.90 kJ/Kg K
12
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Chalk vs Greywacke Properties
Properties of Chalk and Greywacke play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Chalk vs Greywacke properties, get to know more about Chalk Definition and Greywacke 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 Greywacke.
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