Laterite

Wehrlite

Properties of Laterite and Wehrlite

Laterite

Wehrlite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Applicable

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

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8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

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2.6-3.7 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.63 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 21 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Laterite vs Wehrlite Properties

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