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Properties of Claystone and Theralite


Properties of Theralite and Claystone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Waxy and Dull   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
2.6   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
0   
2.5-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2-2.9 g/cm3   
2.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19

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

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Claystone vs Theralite Properties

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

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