Properties of Metapelite and Cataclasite

Metapelite

Cataclasite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-63-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.72.1

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0-300 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Metapelite vs Cataclasite Properties

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