Properties of Claystone and Ganister
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3.5-4
6-7
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse or Fine
Fracture
Not Available
Splintery
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
95.00 N/mm2
20
Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect
Toughness
2.6
2.6
Specific Gravity
0
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2-2.9 g/cm3
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Claystone vs Ganister Properties
Properties of Claystone and Ganister play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Claystone vs Ganister properties, get to know more about Claystone Definition and Ganister 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 Ganister.
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