Properties of Suevite and Marble

Suevite

Marble

Properties of Marble and Suevite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5

3-4

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

Streak

Light to dark brown

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Earthy

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Compressive Strength

Not Available

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.86-2.87

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.4-2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

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Suevite vs Marble Properties

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