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Properties of Gritstone and Websterite


Properties of Websterite and Gritstone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
7   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
White   
White, Greenish White or Grey   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic   

Compressive Strength
70.00 N/mm2   
24
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Irregular   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.250   
3.2-3.5   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.2 g/cm3   
3.1-3.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Gritstone vs Websterite Properties

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

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