Properties of Chalk and Kenyte

Chalk

Kenyte

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

15.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.4.1 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Poor

1.4.2 Toughness

Not Available

1.4.3 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.42.6

0 8.4

1.4.4 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.4.5 Density

2.49-2.50 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.5 Thermal Properties

1.5.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.90 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

3.4.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Chalk vs Kenyte Properties

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