Properties of Claystone and Diamictite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3.5-4
2-3
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
2.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
0
4.3-5.0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2-2.9 g/cm3
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
0.75 kJ/Kg K
18
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Claystone vs Diamictite Properties
Properties of Claystone and Diamictite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Claystone vs Diamictite properties, get to know more about Claystone Definition and Diamictite 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 Diamictite.
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