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Properties of Marl and Argillite


Properties of Argillite and Marl


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
2-3   
2-3   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
White   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Waxy and Dull   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Slaty   

Toughness
2.6   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8   
2.56-2.68   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3   
2.54-2.66 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.87 kJ/Kg K   
14

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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Marl vs Argillite Properties

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

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