Properties of Chalk and Wackestone

Chalk

Wackestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

12-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.42.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.49-2.50 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.90 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Chalk vs Wackestone Properties

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