Properties of Laterite and Cataclasite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
2
  
3-4
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
NA
  
Streak
White
  
Black
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Vitreous
  
Cleavage
Not Applicable
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.1
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Laterite vs Cataclasite Properties
Properties of Laterite and Cataclasite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Laterite vs Cataclasite properties, get to know more about Laterite Definition and Cataclasite 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 Laterite and Cataclasite.