Properties of Chalk and Jasperoid
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1
  
3.5-4
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Vitreous and Pearly
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
140.00 N/mm
2
  
15
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
1
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Transparent to Translucent
  
Density
2.49-2.50 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.90 kJ/Kg K
  
12
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
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.