Properties of Chalk and Latite

Chalk

Latite

Properties of Latite and Chalk

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-5.5

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

310.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

Toughness

2.7

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.4

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

Density

2.49-2.50 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.90 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Chalk vs Latite Properties

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