Properties of Travertine and Benmoreite

Travertine

Benmoreite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

80.00 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.682.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.71 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.09 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Travertine vs Benmoreite Properties

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