Properties of Whiteschist and Claystone

Whiteschist

Claystone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.53.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.860

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Whiteschist vs Claystone Properties

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