Properties of Evaporite and Claystone
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2.6
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.99
0
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Evaporite vs Claystone Properties
Properties of Evaporite and Claystone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Evaporite vs Claystone properties, get to know more about Evaporite Definition and Claystone 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 Evaporite and Claystone.