Properties of Travertine and Latite

Travertine

Latite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-45-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

80.00 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.682.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.71 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.09 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Travertine vs Latite Properties

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