Properties of Marl and Laterite

Marl

Laterite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-32

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³Not Available

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

Marl vs Laterite Properties

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