Properties of Greywacke and Wehrlite

Greywacke

Wehrlite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Angular and Fine

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.88.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.61 g/cm³2.6-3.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.63 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Greywacke vs Wehrlite Properties

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