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Properties of Larvikite and Wackestone


Properties of Wackestone and Larvikite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
2-3   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2   
2
225.00 N/mm2   
7

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.2-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.9-2.91 g/cm3   
2.4-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.39 kJ/Kg K   
23

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

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Larvikite vs Wackestone Properties

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

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