Properties of Conglomerate and Travertine

Conglomerate

Travertine

Properties of Travertine and Conglomerate

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

3-4

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Dull to Pearly

Compressive Strength

Not Available

80.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.86-2.88

1.68

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1.7-2.3 g/cm³

2.71 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

1.09 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Conglomerate vs Travertine Properties

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