Properties of Shonkinite and Argillite

Shonkinite

Argillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-62-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.56-2.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.54-2.66 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Shonkinite vs Argillite Properties

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