Properties of Marl and Wehrlite

Marl

Wehrlite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-35.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.88.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³2.6-3.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.63 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Marl vs Wehrlite Properties

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