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Properties of Wehrlite and Laterite


Properties of Laterite and Wehrlite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
2   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Metallic   
Dull   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Not Applicable   

Toughness
2.1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
8.4   
Not Available   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-3.7 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.63 kJ/Kg K   
21
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Wehrlite vs Laterite Properties

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

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