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Properties of Chalk and Kenyte


Properties of Kenyte and Chalk


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
White   
White, Greenish White or Grey   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Greasy to Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
150.00 N/mm2   
14

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Poor   

Toughness
1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4   
2.6   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.49-2.50 g/cm3   
2.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.90 kJ/Kg K   
12
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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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.

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