Properties of Marble and Kenyte
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-4
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Medium Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
  
Greasy to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2
  
18
150.00 N/mm2
  
14
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Poor
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
  
2.6
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.4-2.7 g/cm3
  
2.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K
  
13
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Marble vs Kenyte Properties
Properties of Marble and Kenyte play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Marble vs Kenyte properties, get to know more about Marble Definition and Kenyte 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 Kenyte.