Picrite

Wackestone

Properties of Picrite and Wackestone

Picrite

Wackestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.8

2-3

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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189.00 N/mm²

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.92

2.2-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Picrite vs Wackestone Properties

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