Properties of Lamprophyre and Argillite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Slaty
Toughness
Not Available
2.6
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.56-2.68
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
2.54-2.66 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Lamprophyre vs Argillite Properties
Properties of Lamprophyre and Argillite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Lamprophyre vs Argillite properties, get to know more about Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre and Argillite.