Properties of Marble and Metapelite

Marble

Metapelite

Properties of Metapelite and Marble

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

5-6

Grain Size

Medium Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Fibrous

Streak

White

Unknown

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Earthy

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87

3.4-3.7

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.4-2.7 g/cm³

0-300 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.72 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Marble vs Metapelite Properties

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