Properties of Travertine and Argillite

Travertine

Argillite

Add ⊕

1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-42-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

80.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.682.56-2.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.71 g/cm³2.54-2.66 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.09 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Travertine vs Argillite Properties

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