Properties of Suevite and Marl
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5
  
2-3
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Light to dark brown
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Dull
  
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
2.2-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Suevite vs Marl Properties
Properties of Suevite and Marl play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Suevite vs Marl properties, get to know more about Suevite Definition and Marl 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 Marl.