Properties of Whiteschist and Travertine

Whiteschist

Travertine

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1.53-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

200.00 N/mm²80.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.861.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.71 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K1.09 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Whiteschist vs Travertine Properties

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