Properties of Wehrlite and Gritstone

Wehrlite

Gritstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA70.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

8.42.250

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-3.7 g/cm³2.2 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.63 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Wehrlite vs Gritstone Properties

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