Properties of Marl and Amphibolite

Marl

Amphibolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-36-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³2.85-3.07 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Marl vs Amphibolite Properties

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