Properties of Marble and Diamictite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
4.3-5.0
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.4-2.7 g/cm3
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Marble vs Diamictite Properties
Properties of Marble and Diamictite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Marble vs Diamictite properties, get to know more about Marble Definition and Diamictite 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 Diamictite.