Properties of Claystone and Appinite

Claystone

Appinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-45-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

02.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2-2.9 g/cm³2.95-2.96 g/cm³

0 1400

1.3 Thermal Properties

1.3.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

6.1.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Claystone vs Appinite Properties

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