Properties of Whiteschist and Laterite

Whiteschist

Laterite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.52

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly 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

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Whiteschist vs Laterite Properties

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