Properties of Diamictite and Chalk
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Not Available
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
4.3-5.0
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
2.49-2.50 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Diamictite vs Chalk Properties
Properties of Diamictite and Chalk play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Diamictite vs Chalk properties, get to know more about Diamictite Definition and Chalk 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 Diamictite and Chalk.