Properties of Mudstone and Marl

Mudstone

Marl

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-32-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.8 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.39 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Mudstone vs Marl Properties

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