Properties of Websterite and Arkose
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
  
Dull
  
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
  
0
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Websterite vs Arkose Properties
Properties of Websterite and Arkose play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Websterite vs Arkose properties, get to know more about Websterite Definition and Arkose 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 Websterite and Arkose.