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Properties of Claystone and Amphibolite


Properties of Amphibolite and Claystone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Irregular to Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Vitreous to Dull   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Irregular   

Toughness
2.6   
2.3   

Specific Gravity
0   
2.5   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2-2.9 g/cm3   
2.85-3.07 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Claystone vs Amphibolite Properties

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

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