Properties of Icelandite and Chalk

Icelandite

Chalk

Properties of Chalk and Icelandite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Dull

Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

Toughness

1.1

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

2.3-2.4

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

2.49-2.50 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K

0.90 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Icelandite vs Chalk Properties

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