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