Properties of Claystone and Breccia
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull to Pearly
Cleavage
Perfect
Non-Existent
Toughness
2.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
0
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2-2.9 g/cm3
0 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Claystone vs Breccia Properties
Properties of Claystone and Breccia play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Claystone vs Breccia properties, get to know more about Claystone Definition and Breccia 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 Breccia.