Properties of Marl and Travertine

Marl

Travertine

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-33-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA80.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.81.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³2.71 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.09 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Marl vs Travertine Properties

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