Properties of Mugearite and Chalk

Mugearite

Chalk

Properties of Chalk and Mugearite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Not Applicable

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

Streak

White to Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Not Available

Dull

Compressive Strength

37.50 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Not Applicable

Non-Existent

Toughness

2.3

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.3-2.4

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

2.49-2.50 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.90 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Mugearite vs Chalk Properties

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