Properties of Common Rocks

Rock Density Young s modulus Compressive strength Modulus of rupture Thermal conductivity Specific heat capacity Linear thermal Electrical resistivity 

Rock Density (p/kg.m ) Young s modulus ( /GPa) Compressive strength (tr/MPa) Modulus of rupture (MoR/MPa) Thermal conductivity (/c/W.m. K ) Specific heat capacity (Cp/j.kg-. r ) Linear thermal expansion coeff. (a,/10 r ) 1 Electrical resistivity (/V 2.cm) 

Anderson, D.L. (1989) Theory of the Earth. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Boston. 

Carzzi, a. (1953) P trographie des Roches S dimentairesF. Rouge, Lausanne. 

Davies, G.F. (1999) Dynamic Earth. Cambridge University Press. 

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TABLE 8.1 The water-bearing properties of common rocks, listed in order of decreasing hydraulic conductivity and decreasing porosity... 

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