Properties of Kimberlite and Chalk
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.3-2.4
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
2.49-2.50 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Kimberlite vs Chalk Properties
Properties of Kimberlite and Chalk play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Kimberlite vs Chalk properties, get to know more about Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite and Chalk.