Properties of Migmatite and Argillite

Migmatite

Argillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6.52-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.752.56-2.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.54-2.66 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Migmatite vs Argillite Properties

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