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Properties of Chalk and Picrite


Properties of Picrite and Chalk


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1   
6.8   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven   

Streak
White   
White, Greenish White or Grey   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
189.00 N/mm2   
11

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Imperfect   

Toughness
1   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.3-2.4   
2.75-2.92   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.49-2.50 g/cm3   
1.5-2.5 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.90 kJ/Kg K   
12
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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Chalk vs Picrite Properties

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

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