Properties of Marl and Tonalite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White
Bluish Black
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
2.86-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
2.73 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Marl vs Tonalite Properties
Properties of Marl and Tonalite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Marl vs Tonalite properties, get to know more about Marl Definition and Tonalite 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 Tonalite.