Properties of Marl and Chalk

Marl

Chalk

Properties of Chalk and Marl

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

Toughness

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.3-2.4

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

2.49-2.50 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.90 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Marl vs Chalk Properties

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