Properties of Claystone and Tuff

Claystone

Tuff

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-44-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA243.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

02.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2-2.9 g/cm³1-1.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Claystone vs Tuff Properties

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