Properties of Variolite and Chalk
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
1
  
Grain Size
Not Applicable
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm
2
  
27
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
2.3
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.3-2.4
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
2.49-2.50 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
0.90 kJ/Kg K
  
12
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Variolite vs Chalk Properties
Properties of Variolite and Chalk play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Variolite vs Chalk properties, get to know more about Variolite Definition and Chalk 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 Variolite and Chalk.