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Properties of Mudstone and Argillite


Properties of Argillite and Mudstone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
2-3   
2-3   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
White   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Waxy and Dull   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Slaty   

Toughness
2.6   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8   
2.56-2.68   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3   
2.54-2.66 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.39 kJ/Kg K   
23
0.87 kJ/Kg K   
14

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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Mudstone vs Argillite Properties

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

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