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Properties of Marble and Wehrlite


Properties of Wehrlite and Marble


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-4   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Medium Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Irregular   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous   
Metallic   

Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2   
18
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87   
8.4   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.4-2.7 g/cm3   
2.6-3.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13
0.63 kJ/Kg K   
21

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Marble vs Wehrlite Properties

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

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