Properties of Wehrlite and Cataclasite

Wehrlite

Cataclasite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-63-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

8.42.1

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-3.7 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.63 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Wehrlite vs Cataclasite Properties

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