Properties of Diamictite and Greywacke

Diamictite

Greywacke

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-36-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Angular and Fine

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

4.3-5.02.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.35 g/cm³2.6-2.61 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Diamictite vs Greywacke Properties

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