Sandstone

Ijolite

Properties of Sandstone and Ijolite

Sandstone

Ijolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

Not Available

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.6-2.76

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.09 (Properties of..)

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Sandstone vs Ijolite Properties

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