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Properties of Whiteschist and Arkose


Properties of Arkose and Whiteschist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1.5   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2   
10
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
0   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Whiteschist vs Arkose Properties

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

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