Properties of Travertine and Shonkinite

Travertine

Shonkinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-45.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

80.00 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.682.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.71 g/cm³2.6-2.8 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, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Travertine vs Shonkinite Properties

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