Elastic properties of common sedimentary rock forming minerals
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| Bulk modulus 109 Pa | Shear modulus 109 Pa | Density, g/cm3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid quartz | 37 | 44 | 2.65 |
| Feldspar (ave) | 37.5 | 15 | 2.62 |
| Plagioclase | 76 | 26 | 2.63 |
| Clay | variable* | variable* | variable* |
| Calcite | 77 | 32 | 2.71 |
| Dolomite | 95 | 45 | 2.87 |
| Anhydrite | 45 | 29 | 2.98 |
| Siderite | 124 | 51 | 3.96 |
| Pyrite | 147 | 132 | 4.93 |
| Hematite | 100 | 95 | 5.24 |
From Carmichael (1989)
'*' see Wang et al, 2001
