Properties of Chalk and Jasperoid

Chalk

Jasperoid

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

13.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous and Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA140.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.42.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.49-2.50 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.90 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Chalk vs Jasperoid Properties

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