Properties of Shonkinite and Chalk

Shonkinite

Chalk

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-61

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.3-2.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³2.49-2.50 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.90 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Shonkinite vs Chalk Properties

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