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Properties of Diamictite and Gritstone


Properties of Gritstone and Diamictite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
2-3   
6-7   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Light to dark brown   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
70.00 N/mm2   
24

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5.0   
2.250   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.2-2.35 g/cm3   
2.2 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.75 kJ/Kg K   
18
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

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

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Diamictite vs Gritstone Properties

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

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