Properties of Marl and Hawaiite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
2-3
  
6
  
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
  
Not Applicable
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
Not Available
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Not Available
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
37.40 N/mm
2
  
28
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Applicable
  
Toughness
2.6
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
  
Not Available
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Marl vs Hawaiite Properties
Properties of Marl and Hawaiite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Marl vs Hawaiite properties, get to know more about Marl Definition and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite.