Properties of Metapelite and Travertine

Metapelite

Travertine

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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

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

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

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.71.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0-300 g/cm³2.71 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K1.09 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Metapelite vs Travertine Properties

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