Properties of Marble and Litchfieldite

Marble

Litchfieldite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-45.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.7 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Marble vs Litchfieldite Properties

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