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Properties of Marl and Wehrlite


Properties of Wehrlite and Marl


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
2-3   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.6   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8   
8.4   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3   
2.6-3.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.63 kJ/Kg K   
21

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Marl vs Wehrlite Properties

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

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