Properties of Claystone and Argillite

Claystone

Argillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-42-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

02.56-2.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2-2.9 g/cm³2.54-2.66 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Claystone vs Argillite Properties

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