Properties of Laterite and Marl

Laterite

Marl

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

22-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Applicable

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Laterite vs Marl Properties

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