Properties of Marble and Argillite

Marble

Argillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-42-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.56-2.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.7 g/cm³2.54-2.66 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Marble vs Argillite Properties

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