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Properties of Claystone and Ignimbrite


Properties of Ignimbrite and Claystone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
4-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Vitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
243.80 N/mm2   
5

Cleavage
Perfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
2.6   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
0   
2.73   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2-2.9 g/cm3   
1-1.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.20 kJ/Kg K   
25

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Claystone vs Ignimbrite Properties

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

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