Properties of Suevite and Argillite

Suevite

Argillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.52-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Light to dark brown

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.56-2.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Suevite vs Argillite Properties

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