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Properties of Shonkinite and Chalk


Properties of Chalk and Shonkinite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
1   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2   
14
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
Not Available   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
2.3-2.4   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3   
2.49-2.50 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.90 kJ/Kg K   
12

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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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.

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