Properties of Travertine and Metapelite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Fibrous
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.68
3.4-3.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.71 g/cm3
0-300 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Travertine vs Metapelite Properties
Properties of Travertine and Metapelite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Travertine vs Metapelite properties, get to know more about Travertine Definition and Metapelite 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 Metapelite.