Properties of Jaspillite and Argillite

Jaspillite

Argillite

Properties of Argillite and Jaspillite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

Streak

White

White to Grey

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Earthy

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

230.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Imperfect

Slaty

Toughness

Not Available

2.6

Specific Gravity

5.0-5.3

2.56-2.68

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

0-5.7 g/cm³

2.54-2.66 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.87 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Jaspillite vs Argillite Properties

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