Properties of Metapelite and Mudstone

Metapelite

Mudstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-62-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Fibrous

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.72.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0-300 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Metapelite vs Mudstone Properties

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