Properties of Flint and Cataclasite

Flint

Cataclasite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.82.1

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-2.71 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.74 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Flint vs Cataclasite Properties

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