Properties of Essexite and Marl
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
2-3
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Black
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Dull
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1.6
  
2.6
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.2-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Essexite vs Marl Properties
Properties of Essexite and Marl play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Essexite vs Marl properties, get to know more about Essexite Definition and Marl 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 Essexite and Marl.