Granite

Claystone

Properties of Granite and Claystone

Granite

Claystone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

3.5-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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175.00 N/mm²

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.65-2.75 g/cm³

2-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.79 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Granite vs Claystone Properties

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